Bill to require all local law enforcement to apply for ICE agreements is sent to Idaho House

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 960

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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An Idaho House of Representatives committee voted Thursday to approve a bill mandating all local law enforcement agencies apply to enter agreements with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite opposition from law enforcement.

The House Local Government Committee voted 12-4 to send House Bill 659 to the full House for consideration, after a public hearing that lasted around an hour and a half.

Rep. Dale Hawkins, R-Fernwood, presented the bill, …

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