State, county, and local government units entering into certain immigration enforcement agreements prohibition and certain existing immigration enforcement agreements termination requirement provision

Minnesota Senate Bill 3842, introduced on February 26, 2026, aimed to prohibit state, county, and local government units from entering into agreements with the federal government that authorize local authorities to enforce civil immigration laws. Additionally, the bill sought to require the termination of any existing such agreements. The bill was sponsored by Senators Clare Oumou Verbeten, Liz Boldon, and Bobby Champion. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee but did not progress further and died in committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/SF3842/2025?utm_source=openai))

While specific media coverage of Senate Bill 3842 is not readily available, similar legislative efforts in other states have been met with support from immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights organizations. These groups often view such measures as steps toward protecting immigrant communities from potential overreach by federal immigration enforcement.

Conversely, opponents of similar legislation in other states have expressed concerns that prohibiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement could hinder efforts to address illegal immigration and public safety. Critics argue that such measures may create sanctuary environments that complicate law enforcement operations.