Creating a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities” Read the full text
Immigration
What it does
This bill would create a private right of action in the city’s civil immigration detainer laws, allowing individuals held by the New York Police Department, the Department of Correction, and the Department of Probation to bring an action alleging a violation of the detainer laws in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Immigration committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 209
officialInt. No. 209
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
18
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shahana K. HanifShekar KrishnanFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersChi A. OsséLincoln RestlerJulie WonAmanda C. FaríasHarvey D. EpsteinTiffany L. CabánAlexa AvilésJustin E. SanchezShaun AbreuSandy NurseRita C. JosephShirley Aldebol
Who is lobbying on this
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc.via Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
3 filingsNew York Civil Liberties Union, Inc.via New York Civil Liberties Union, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
2 filingsFund for the City of New York, Inc.via Fund for the City of New York, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingFrom 6 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).