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Civil Remedies for Victims Harmed by Sanctuary City Policies.

This law creates a new legal path for victims of serious felonies committed by non-citizens to sue state or local governments that failed to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. The goal is to compel so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" to cooperate fully with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the detention of non-citizens. Local governments waive their immunity in these cases if they accept specific federal grants.
Key points
Victims of murder, rape, or other serious felonies can seek compensatory damages from local governments if the perpetrator benefited from a sanctuary policy.
Local jurisdictions complying with DHS detainer requests are protected from liability, with the federal government assuming responsibility for legal challenges.
Accepting certain federal grants (e.g., for public works or community development) requires local governments to waive their legal immunity in sanctuary-related civil actions.
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Print number: 118_S_3927
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2024-03-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3927.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims of murder, rape, or other serious felonies can seek compensatory damages from local governments if the perpetrator benefited from a sanctuary policy.
  • Local jurisdictions complying with DHS detainer requests are protected from liability, with the federal government assuming responsibility for legal challenges.
  • Accepting certain federal grants (e.g., for public works or community development) requires local governments to waive their legal immunity in sanctuary-related civil actions.
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. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

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 2025-12-26.

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