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Washington D.C.: End of "Sanctuary City" Status for Immigrants

This new law requires the District of Columbia to fully comply with federal immigration laws. This means local authorities cannot restrict information sharing about immigration status or refuse cooperation with federal immigration agencies. This may affect individuals residing in D.C. without regulated status, increasing the risk of detention and deportation.
Key points
The District of Columbia must cooperate with federal authorities on sharing immigration status data.
D.C. authorities can no longer refuse to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security regarding detentions or notifications of individual releases.
The act eliminates D.C.'s ability to function as a "sanctuary city," which may have direct consequences for immigrants without regulated status.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-06-12
54%
For 224
Against 194
Abstain 0
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Passed House
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2056
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
Voting date: 2025-06-12
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 171
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2056.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The District of Columbia must cooperate with federal authorities on sharing immigration status data.
  • D.C. authorities can no longer refuse to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security regarding detentions or notifications of individual releases.
  • The act eliminates D.C.'s ability to function as a "sanctuary city," which may have direct consequences for immigrants without regulated status.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 6/11/2025 CR H2634)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Migration Local Government Courts and Law