Sanctuary City Accountability: Civil Lawsuits for Immigrant Crimes
This bill allows U.S. citizens to sue cities or states that do not cooperate with immigration authorities if an undocumented immigrant commits a crime against them or their family. This means if you live in such a place and become a victim of a crime committed by an undocumented immigrant, you could seek damages or court orders from local authorities. The aim is to increase accountability for local immigration policies.
Key points
U.S. nationals can file civil lawsuits against local governments that obstruct immigration enforcement if an alien commits a crime against them or their family.
Lawsuits can seek compensatory damages or injunctive relief to change local policies.
A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is defined as any state or local government that impedes cooperation with federal immigration officers, such as by refusing to honor detainer requests.
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