TITLE: The 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on all sheriffs' offices in the state to comply with requests included in an immigration detainer issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

SUMMARY: The 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on all sheriffs' offices in the state to comply with requests included in an immigration detainer issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The primary responsibility of public officials is to keep our citizens safe; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement officials who refuse to comply with, honor, and fulfill requests included in an immigration detainer issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement jeopardize the safety of the citizens of Texas; and WHEREAS, Failing to honor immigration detainers invites illegal and criminal activity; and WHEREAS, Successful law enforcement requires the coordination and cooperation of many agencies and entities across all levels of government; and WHEREAS, Failing to coordinate and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies is a failure of a sworn duty to protect the public and uphold the laws of our state and nation; and WHEREAS, With our border yet to be secured, municipalities should not enact policies that turn a blind eye to the criminal activity of those who enter our country illegally and then continue to break our laws; and WHEREAS, Efforts to secure our border must be accompanied by eliminating lures such as sanctuary policies that attract illegal immigrants; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on sheriffs' offices in all 254 counties in Texas to comply with, honor, and fulfill requests included in an immigration detainer issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.