Immigration crackdown heads to Indiana governor after falling short last year

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,416

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Indiana’s Senate on Wednesday sent a bill mandating local government cooperation with federal immigration detainer requests — and punishing businesses who employ unauthorized workers — to Gov. Mike Braun after consenting to edits in the House.

Senate Bill 76 exited the legislative process on an 37-11 concurrence vote and to a chorus of boos. Protesters outside the chamber also chanted slogans like “Ditch 76!” and “We dissent!” during about two hours of debate.

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