39.07 – FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IMMIGRATION DETAINER
Texas Penal Code § 39.07
Summary
This law makes it a Class A misdemeanor for law enforcement officials to knowingly ignore an immigration detainer request from ICE. It specifically targets sheriffs, police chiefs, and jail administrators who have custody of individuals subject to such requests.
Applies to sheriffs, police chiefs, and jail administrators.
Requires compliance with ICE immigration detainer requests.
Violating this law results in a Class A misdemeanor.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IMMIGRATION DETAINER law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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