Ice-Free Comm. Act; notifi. to fed. immigr. authorities of pending release of persons from custody.

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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Plain-English Summary

Ice-Free Communities Act; notification to federal immigration authorities of pending release of certain persons from custody.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 13, 2026

Who it affects

Immigrant / non-citizen

Requires notification to federal immigration authorities of the pending release of certain individuals from custody, potentially leading to detention or deportation.

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

Individuals who are undocumented may be subject to notification to federal immigration authorities upon release from custody, increasing the risk of detention and deportation.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Immigrant / non-citizendirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Requires notification to federal immigration authorities of the pending release of certain individuals from custody, potentially leading to detention or deportation.
“notification to federal immigration authorities of pending release of certain persons from custody.”· Title
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Individuals who are undocumented may be subject to notification to federal immigration authorities upon release from custody, increasing the risk of detention and deportation.
“notification to federal immigration authorities of pending release of certain persons from custody.”· Title

What the Bill Does

Requires notification to federal immigration authorities regarding the release of certain individuals from custody.
The bill's title suggests a focus on "Ice-Free Communities Act" which implies a potential conflict or interaction with federal immigration enforcement.
The core provision involves information sharing between local authorities and federal immigration agencies upon a person's release.

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