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Ending Sanctuary Cities: No Federal Funds for Non-Compliant Jurisdictions

This act aims to cut off federal funding for cities and counties that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. This means local governments could lose significant financial resources, potentially impacting public services for residents. Additionally, law enforcement officers who cooperate with federal immigration requests will be protected from lawsuits.
Key points
Cities and counties that violate federal immigration laws will lose access to federal grants.
The Department of Homeland Security will annually identify non-compliant jurisdictions.
Law enforcement officers complying with federal immigration detainers will be protected from legal liability.
Employers cannot discriminate against officers for cooperating with federal immigration requests.
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Print number: 117_S_875
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Sanctuary Cities Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_875.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cities and counties that violate federal immigration laws will lose access to federal grants.
  • The Department of Homeland Security will annually identify non-compliant jurisdictions.
  • Law enforcement officers complying with federal immigration detainers will be protected from legal liability.
  • Employers cannot discriminate against officers for cooperating with federal immigration requests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Migration Local Government Courts and Law