Emergency Hotline: Call 1-844-363-1423 (United We Dream Hotline)
ICE Encounter

State Resources

Immigration enforcement varies significantly by state. Some states have sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with ICE, while others actively cooperate with federal enforcement.


Featured States

Sanctuary States

States with policies limiting local cooperation with ICE:

  • California - Comprehensive sanctuary protections (SB 54)
  • New York - State and city sanctuary policies
  • Illinois - Trust Act protections

Cooperation States

States with active ICE cooperation:

  • Texas - SB 4 requires local cooperation
  • Florida - Anti-sanctuary state law

Understanding State Policies

Sanctuary Policies

Sanctuary jurisdictions typically:

  • Limit local law enforcement cooperation with ICE
  • Refuse to honor ICE detainers without judicial warrants
  • Prohibit asking about immigration status
  • Protect sensitive location policies

Cooperation Policies

Cooperation states may:

  • Require local police to cooperate with ICE
  • Honor ICE detainers
  • Allow ICE access to jails
  • Share information with federal authorities

Find Your State

Select your state above to find:

  • Local legal aid organizations
  • State-specific rights information
  • Enforcement patterns and data
  • Community resources

Emergency Contacts

National Immigration Hotline: 1-844-363-1423

Contact this number if you or someone you know encounters ICE, regardless of your state.