On January 27, Associate Policy Director Sarah Sample submitted written testimony to the Judiciary Committee in opposition to HB 444 – Public Safety – Immigration Enforcement Agreements – Prohibition. Worse, a ban on such agreements could lead to retaliation and withholding of vital information from local law enforcement and detention centers seeking to protect residents. From MACo Testimony:Counties understand the serious and sensitive nature of nationwide immigration enforcement. Tactics employed by federal agencies at times have sparked justified fear and concerns. It is also clear that the types of enforcement activity by federal agencies in local communities varies greatly.