Freedom to Cooperate Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 by Rep. Kevin Kiley
It's waiting on a committee vote to reach the full chamber. Most bills never leave this stage.
This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
A state may not prohibit its personnel or another government entity from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts or making inquiries about an individual's immigration status. Currently, a government entity is only barred from prohibiting the sharing of immigration-related information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS may issue a detainer if there is probable cause to believe that an individual arrested for any criminal or motor vehicle offense is inadmissible or deportable.
Furthermore, the bill provides legal immunity for a state or local government entity or official temporarily detaining a non-U.S. national under federal authority.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No floor votes yet — it hasn't reached the floor of either chamber.