Title 8, Aliens and NationalityRelease 119-102
§1644 Communication Between State and Local Government Agencies and Immigration and Naturalization Service
Title 8 › CHAPTER 14 — RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS › SUBCHAPTER IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 1644
Summary
Even if other federal, state, or local laws say something different, state and local government agencies cannot be stopped or limited from sending to or getting from the Immigration and Naturalization Service information about a person's immigration status, whether legal or illegal.
Full Legal Text
Title 8, §1644
Aliens and Nationality, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, no State or local government entity may be prohibited, or in any way restricted, from sending to or receiving from the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of an alien in the United States.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and
Transfer of Functions
For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service,
Transfer of Functions
, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
Reference
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Citation
8 U.S.C. § 1644
Title 8, Aliens and Nationality
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102