HB 977

Creates new GS 17F-15 to prohibit any sheriff’s office; criminal justice agency or criminal justice officer, as defined by GS 17C-2; or any justice officer, as defined by GS 17E-2, from assisting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the (1) apprehension or arrest of persons for alleged or suspected immigration violations or (2) service of warrants for removal from the United States. Prohibits any criminal justice officer, as defined by GS 17C-2, or any justice officer, as defined by GS 17E-2, from being deputized by ICE for these purposes. Provides that any current or future memorandum, agreement, or contract between ICE and a criminal justice agency or sheriff’s office shall be void to the extent it violates these prohibitions. Requires the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission to promulgate rules consistent with GS 17F-15.