Cheyenne is not a sanctuary city, and Wyoming HB 0030 considered in 2025 would prohibit sanctuary policies statewide, requiring local cooperation with federal immigration authorities including Cheyenne Police and Laramie County Sheriff.
Cheyenne has no sanctuary city policy and city departments cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement when detainers are issued. Wyoming HB 0030, considered in the 2025 legislative session, sought to formally prohibit any local government from adopting sanctuary policies, requiring full cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. While not all versions of the bill passed, the policy direction reflects strong Wyoming opposition to sanctuary status. Laramie County Sheriff operates the detention center where ICE detainees may be held. Cheyenne Police follow standard arrest procedures and notify federal authorities when foreign nationals are taken into custody.
Local officials adopting sanctuary policies face potential state preemption enforcement under HB 0030 versions, while individuals harboring undocumented persons remain subject to federal immigration law penalties.
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