Bill Overview
Title: Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act of 2022
Description: This bill authorizes an office of a state attorney general to request in writing that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adequately fulfill certain duties related to immigration enforcement. Within 30 days of receiving such a request, DHS must (1) ensure that such duties are adequately fulfilled by DHS officers and employees, or (2) authorize that state's officials to fulfill such duties. The office of a state attorney general may sue DHS for failure to meet this bill's requirements.
Sponsors: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Target Audience
Population: International migrants and immigrants
Estimated Size: 44800000
- The bill affects immigration enforcement processes and responsibilities, which impact immigrants both documented and undocumented.
- By potentially shifting immigration enforcement duties to state officials, this legislation could affect immigrants residing in states that choose to take action.
- Over 281 million international migrants existed globally as of 2020 according to UN data.
- The United States has an immigrant population of around 44.8 million as of 2019.
Reasoning
- The policy is aimed at immigration enforcement which affects both documented and undocumented immigrants residing in the US.
- The potential delegation of immigration enforcement to state officials may mean differential impact depending on the state policies and stance of state officials on immigration.
- The total budget and scope indicate that not all immigrants will be directly affected, particularly those in states choosing not to aggressively pursue enforcement.
- The population most likely to be affected includes unauthorized immigrants who live in states with active policy proponents.
Simulated Interviews
Construction Worker (Texas)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I fear increased enforcement could lead to separation from my children.
- I'm worried about going to work as it feels riskier.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 7 |
Software Engineer (California)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm not overly concerned because California is generally supportive of immigrants.
- I'm planning to continue my path to citizenship without issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired (Arizona)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry for my community as many are undocumented.
- I feel nervous even with my citizenship, especially after seeing family members affected.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
Student (New York)
Age: 26 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Immigration policy is always a background concern, but New York feels safer for international students.
- I focus on my studies; hoping immigration changes won't affect me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 10 |
Self-Employed Artist (Florida)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Concerned about how stricter enforcement might affect my business.
- I feel like I have less control over what changes could happen.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 9 |
Retail Worker (Illinois)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- DACA provides some security, but state involvement feels intrusive.
- I worry about being able to continue supporting myself and my family.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Nurse (Georgia)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm worried about community tensions.
- My family is secure, but the divisiveness is troubling.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired (Florida)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy may harm individuals I'm trying to help.
- My own status is unaffected, but I fear for others.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 10 |
Junior Accountant (New Jersey)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The law's impact seems more on undocumented folks; not worried directly.
- Personal concerns revolve around future job security.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 10 |
Farmer (Colorado)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am scared about deportation and my family's future.
- If enforcement increases, I risk losing everything again.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $200000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $400000000)
Year 2: $210000000 (Low: $105000000, High: $420000000)
Year 3: $220500000 (Low: $110250000, High: $441000000)
Year 5: $242000000 (Low: $121000000, High: $484000000)
Year 10: $290000000 (Low: $145000000, High: $580000000)
Year 100: $600000000 (Low: $300000000, High: $1200000000)
Key Considerations
- The cost estimates depend heavily on DHS's response to the requests and the extent of state enforcement activities.
- Potential legal battles could be costly and prolonged, influencing longer-term cost estimates.
- The shifting of enforcement responsibilities could vary drastically across states, influencing overall impacts.