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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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Status: Introduced
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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
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sovereign Enforcement Integrity Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5411.

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 2025-09-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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