Bill > A09366

This bill provides comprehensive restrictions and procedures for the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) regarding immigration enforcement, aimed at preventing university police officers, safety officers, and employees from participating in federal immigration activities. The bill defines key terms like "immigration authorities" and "immigration enforcement" and establishes detailed guidelines that prohibit university personnel from: inquiring about immigration status, collecting immigration-related information, questioning individuals based on immigration detainers, notifying immigration authorities about individuals, transferring individuals to immigration custody without a valid judicial warrant, using immigration authorities as interpreters, and entering immigration status into databases. University employees are required to maintain written records of any interactions with immigration authorities and provide annual reports to the Attorney General. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General establish a system for receiving and investigating complaints about potential immigration enforcement violations and develop guidance for database management to limit information availability for immigration enforcement purposes. Importantly, the legislation applies across state and local laws and does not expand state employees' authority to participate in immigration enforcement, with exceptions only for complying with valid court orders or judicial warrants issued by independent judges.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9366