Citizens Can Sue Sanctuary Jurisdictions for Crimes Committed by Aliens.
This bill grants U.S. nationals the right to file civil lawsuits against state or local governments (defined as "sanctuary jurisdictions") if they or their immediate family are victims of a crime committed by an alien located there. The goal is to allow victims to seek compensatory damages and injunctive relief, thereby pressuring local governments to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement agencies. This creates a new financial liability for local governments that obstruct federal immigration law.
Key points
U.S. nationals gain the right to sue local governments for damages if they are victims of a crime committed by an alien residing in a sanctuary jurisdiction.
A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is defined as one that obstructs immigration enforcement, such as refusing to comply with ICE detainers or denying access to interview incarcerated aliens.
Local governments are protected from liability if they are merely implementing state-mandated laws or policies.
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