‘This Illusion that They’re Working with Us Is a Farce’: Idaho Senate Advances ICE Bill

Idaho sheriffs pushing back on bill requiring them to partner with ICE

Idaho sheriffs say they already share information and identify potential immigration violations.

Idaho sheriffs push back on Senate immigration bill

IDAHO— Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill that would require local law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration officials. The measure was identified as Senate Bill 14-41.

White House backs Idaho bill requiring ICE partnership with local law enforcement

A controversial immigration bill moving through the Idaho Legislature is gaining support from the White House adding new tension to an already heated debate among state lawmakers and local law enforcement.Idaho News 6 has obtained a letter from the White House dated March 26, expressing strong support for Senate Bill 1441 and encouraging lawmakers to pass it quickly. WATCH: Idaho News 6 obtains White House letter supporting immigration bill Whit…

'That is egregious': Idaho sheriffs upset with potential ICE partnership

Idaho sheriffs are frustrated with Senate Bill 1441, which would require a partnership with ICE. One sheriff said it's the "most egregious constitutional violation."

‘This illusion that they’re working with us is a farce’: Idaho Senate advances ICE bill

By: Victoria Rodriguez , Ellie Sullivan Posted 3:26 PM, Mar 30, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — A revived immigration bill that would require local law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration officials is moving forward at the Idaho Statehouse — but not without continued pushback from local sheriffs. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | “We don’t need a law to tell us to do so”: Idaho sheriffs oppose revived ICE partnership bill On Monday, the Senate State Aff…

Idaho Senate Panel Advances Bill Requiring Local Police to Partner With ICE

BOISE, ID – An Idaho Senate committee on Monday advanced a renewed legislative effort to mandate Idaho law enforcement to enter formal agreements with federal immigration authorities. However, there may be more adjustments to the bill coming. The Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee voted to send Senate Bill 1441 to the Senate floor for potential amendments. The bill would require city police departments and Idaho sheriffs’ offices across the st…