Bill > HB1839

This bill requires state and county law enforcement agencies to inform individuals in their custody of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations can occur, including providing a written consent form explaining rights like the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, and offering the option to decline the interview or have an attorney present. These forms must be provided at no cost and in multiple languages, with accommodations made for other languages. Law enforcement agencies must also provide access to a telephone for consultation with an attorney and, for juveniles, with a parent or guardian before such interviews. Additionally, all records detailing federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals, including communications and logs of interview requests, will become public records, with personal identifying information redacted, ensuring transparency in how these agencies interact with state and local law enforcement.