Immigration Policy in Shawnee County, KS (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Shawnee County, Kansas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Shawnee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Shawnee County has formally refused to adopt any sanctuary policy. County Code Sec. 2-15, passed by Resolution No. 2017-79, states the county 'has not elected sanctuary county policy' and directs every county official and employee to comply with 8 U.S.C. 1373, the federal law barring local governments from restricting communication with federal immigration agents.
Shawnee County Declines Sanctuary Policy
Some RestrictionsShawnee County Code § 2-15
(a)The board of county commissioners sets policy for the county officials and employees.(b)The U.S. Congress has enacted 8 USC 1373 which prohibits federal, state, and local entities and officials from establishing policy that prohibits or restricts communication with federal agents who enforce federal immigration laws.(c)The board of county commissioners requires county officials and employees...
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