OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7423.
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 2026-02-09.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Prohibits local policies that restrict or delay the sharing of immigration status information with the federal government.
- Mandates a 48-hour advance notice to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before an individual is released from criminal custody.
- Requires local authorities to hold individuals for up to 48 hours after an unscheduled court-ordered release to allow DHS to take custody.
- Provides legal immunity to state and local officers when they assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
- Non-compliant jurisdictions may lose eligibility for federal Department of Justice law enforcement grants.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].
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 2026-02-23.
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.