Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

BillORightsMan

(946 posts)
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 10:56 PM 8 hrs ago

Ohio Republicans introduce multi-bill package to mandate cooperation with ICE

Hello Everyone! Long time since I've posted here but saw this item on the ABC6 website.
Scared the %@!! out of me when I read it.
I have not seen mention of these new law proposals anywhere else. Hoping the DU Ohio peeps can give it some traction. Thanks in advance.
-imbillorightsmanandiapprovethismessage

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Ohio Republicans introduce multi-bill package to mandate cooperation with ICE
by Joe Durbin Sun, February 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-republicans-introduce-multi-bill-package-to-mandate-cooperation-with-ice

House Bill 26: Mandatory Police Cooperation
The cornerstone of the package
Would prohibit local governments from enacting "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials

House Bill 200: State Felony for Presence Modeled after similar efforts in Texas
House Bill 200 would make unauthorized presence in Ohio a state crime

House Bill 281: Hospital Access Perhaps the most contentious measure in the package
House Bill 281 focuses on healthcare facilities
Requires hospitals and mental health centers to grant federal immigration agents access to their premises for enforcement operations

House Bill 554: Obstruction of Justice
House Bill 554, expands the definition of obstructing justice under Ohio law
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Much more at link.....

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Ohio»Ohio Republicans introduc...