Ban Federal Immigration Offices from NYC Jails
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Signed into Law
Local Law 2026/063
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This law prevents federal immigration agents (like ICE) from setting up offices or workspaces on any property controlled by NYC's Department of Correction, including Rikers Island. It overrides any mayoral orders or agreements that might allow such a presence. The law also updates city rules to reflect how immigration enforcement actually works today.
Details
- Introduced
- Oct 9, 2025
- Passed Council
- Jan 29, 2026
- Enacted
- Jan 29, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Immigration
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Enacted
Official Description
This bill would bar federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices or quarters, for any purpose, on land over which the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) exercises jurisdiction. It would explicitly supersede any conflicting mayoral executive order or memorandum of understanding entered into by New York City. Finally, it would amend several definitions in the Administrative Code to account for current immigration enforcement practices.