Immigration enforcement bill clears Indiana Senate amid national ICE controversy

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 1,291

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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A Republican-backed immigration enforcement bill that expands local cooperation with federal authorities and penalizes noncompliance cleared the Indiana Senate on Monday along party lines.

Senate Bill 76 passed 37–7, with all “no” votes coming from Democrats. Five senators were excused and did not vote. The bill now heads to the House.

The vote comes as immigration enforcement — particularly actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE — has sparked protests, clashes …

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