HB 3551
Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon public bodies and law enforcement agencies to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws for individuals convicted of specific crimes. Specifically, it applies to those convicted of violent felonies, Class A misdemeanors, or felony sexual offenses. These agencies must cooperate with federal immigration authorities and may enter agreements for detention and share information regarding individuals subject to federal immigration investigations.
Key provisions
- Public bodies and law enforcement agencies must enforce federal immigration laws against individuals convicted of violent felonies, Class A misdemeanors, or felony sexual offenses.
- These agencies must cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
- Agencies may enter agreements with federal immigration authorities regarding detention.
- Agencies may exchange information with federal immigration authorities.
- Agencies may arrest individuals charged with federal immigration violations.
- ‘Federal immigration authority’ is defined to include various federal agencies involved in immigration enforcement.
- ‘Law enforcement agency’ is defined to include county sheriffs, police departments, the Oregon State Police, and corrections officers.
- ‘Violent felony’ is defined as a felony involving serious physical injury.
Who is affected
- Public bodies in Oregon
- Law enforcement agencies in Oregon
- Individuals convicted of violent felonies
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