Idaho Senate committee rejects bill mandating local law enforcement enter contracts with ICE

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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An Idaho Senate committee narrowly killed a bill Monday that would’ve mandated all local law enforcement enter into formal partnerships with federal immigration authorities. Law enforcement organizations overwhelmingly opposed the bill, arguing it was an overstep by the state and that agencies were already voluntarily cooperating with immigration agents.

Nampa Republican Sen. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, sponsored House Bill 659, which would have required all city and county law enforcement agencies in the …

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