No Sanctuary for Criminals: Increased Immigration Enforcement Cooperation
This bill aims to compel state and local authorities to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Non-compliant jurisdictions risk losing significant federal funding, potentially impacting public services. The changes are designed to facilitate the detention and deportation of individuals unlawfully present in the U.S., particularly those with criminal backgrounds.
Key points
State and local governments can no longer restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities in enforcing immigration laws.
Jurisdictions failing to comply will lose access to federal grants for law enforcement, security, and other programs.
It clarifies and expands the authority for federal immigration detainers, making it easier to hold individuals suspected of being unlawfully present, especially those with criminal charges, for transfer to immigration custody.
Victims of certain crimes committed by individuals released due to non-compliance with immigration detainers can sue the non-compliant state or local government.
The bill extends the length of detention for individuals in removal proceedings, allowing for indefinite detention in certain cases.
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