The North Carolina Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would require county sheriffs statewide to work more closely with federal immigration officials, sending the measure to Gov. Josh Stein's desk.

The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act passed the House in April and now awaits the governor's signature after clearing the Senate on Tuesday. A vote count is not immediately available.

House Bill 318 would mandate local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, including sharing information and notifying ICE when someone they're monitoring is about to be released from custody.

The bill significantly expands cooperation requirements from earlier legislation, requiring local law enforcement to work with federal officials on all felonies and Class A1 misdemeanors, rather than just specific categories of crimes.

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