Senate Resolution Commending Judge and Security Chief Protecting Court Intern from ICE
Summary
The Rhode Island Senate passed Resolution S3205 commending Superior Court Judge Joseph J. McBurney and Head of Security Dana Smith for intervening when ICE agents attempted to detain a court intern who was wrongfully identified and targeted. The resolution recognizes their actions in protecting the intern within the courthouse setting. This is a non-binding commendatory resolution with no regulatory effect.
What changed
The Rhode Island Senate adopted Resolution S3205, which commends Judge Joseph J. McBurney and Head of Security Dana Smith for their intervention on behalf of a court intern who was wrongfully identified and targeted by ICE agents. The resolution recognizes their efforts in protecting the intern within the courthouse environment.
This resolution carries no regulatory or legal weight and does not impose any compliance obligations on any party. It serves as an expression of legislative sentiment supporting judicial independence and sanctuary principles at the state level. Affected parties should note this represents political messaging rather than binding policy change.
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ChangeBridge / Rhode Island / S3205 Passed S3205 S Passed 2026-04-07
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE VALIANT INTERVENTION EFFORTS OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE JOSEPH J. MCBURNEY AND HEAD OF SECURITY, DANA SMITH ON BEHALF OF HIS COURT INTERN WHO WAS WRONGFULLY IDENTIFIED AND TARGETED BY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) AGENTS
Senate Resolution Commending The Valiant Intervention Efforts Of Superior Court Judge Joseph J. Mcburney And Head Of Security, Dana Smith On Behalf Of His Court Intern Who Was Wrongfully Identified And Targeted By Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ice) Agents
Bill Details
State Rhode Island
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source status.rilegislature.gov/
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Sponsors
Valarie Lawson (Sen - D) Matthew LaMountain (Sen - D) Frank Ciccone (Sen - D) David Tikoian (Sen - D) Hanna Gallo (Sen - D) Linda Ujifusa (Sen - D) Lammis Vargas (Sen - D) Jonathon Acosta (Sen - D) Mark McKenney (Sen - D) Victoria Gu (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Senate read and passed 2026-04-07 S Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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