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Prohibition on State/Local Arrests Based on International Criminal Court Warrants

This act prohibits state and local authorities from arresting foreign nationals solely based on International Criminal Court (ICC) warrants. Its purpose is to safeguard U.S. foreign policy interests and ensure that decisions regarding foreign nationals are made at the federal level. Citizens can be assured that local law enforcement will not act contrary to federal foreign policy on international arrest matters.
Key points
State and local authorities cannot arrest or detain foreign nationals solely based on ICC warrants.
The prohibition also covers cooperation with the ICC and using public funds for such actions.
Exceptions are only possible with explicit Congressional approval or a presidential certification for national security interests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5411
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2025-09-16