Indiana law prohibits state and local governments from adopting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, preempting any contrary local rules.
IC 5-2-18.2 prohibits any governmental body or postsecondary educational institution in Indiana from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution, rule, or policy that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Local agencies must allow personnel to communicate citizenship and immigration status information to federal authorities and may not prohibit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Any person lawfully residing in Indiana may bring an action in court to compel compliance, and a court that finds a violation must order the local entity to comply. The statute effectively bars sanctuary city, sanctuary county, and sanctuary campus policies statewide.
Noncompliant policies are unenforceable; courts must order compliance and may award costs in actions brought by lawful residents under IC 5-2-18.2-5.
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