A bill requiring Indiana jails to notify ICE if anyone in their custody is suspected of being in the country illegally has been approved by the Indiana House. The measure passed mainly along party lines and mandates that jail staff inform the sheriff if they have probable cause to believe a detainee is in the country unlawfully. The sheriff would then be required to alert ICE. The bill is part of a larger effort to crack down on illegal immigration and aligns with Gov. Mike Braun’s directive for state agencies to assist federal authorities in such matters. Supporters of the bill argue that it clarifies the responsibilities of sheriffs under existing law, while opponents believe it is redundant due to existing state regulations. Despite concerns of overlapping legislation, the bill has passed and is now awaiting Gov. Mike Braun’s signature. This move reflects a growing trend among Republican-led states to supplement federal actions on immigration and provides a framework for sheriffs to follow regarding immigration enforcement in jails.
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