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Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act: Strengthening Immigration Law Enforcement Cooperation

This bill requires local authorities to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and prohibits 'sanctuary city' policies. Local governments that refuse to comply will lose access to significant federal grants for public safety and policing.
Key points
Prohibits local governments from restricting cooperation with federal immigration officials.
Cuts federal law enforcement grants for jurisdictions that maintain sanctuary policies or ignore detainers.
Allows crime victims to sue local governments if an offender was released despite an immigration detainer.
Provides legal immunity to local officers who assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
Clarifies that local authorities can hold individuals for 48 to 96 hours to transfer them to federal custody.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7640
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2026-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7640.

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 2026-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits local governments from restricting cooperation with federal immigration officials.
  • Cuts federal law enforcement grants for jurisdictions that maintain sanctuary policies or ignore detainers.
  • Allows crime victims to sue local governments if an offender was released despite an immigration detainer.
  • Provides legal immunity to local officers who assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
  • Clarifies that local authorities can hold individuals for 48 to 96 hours to transfer them to federal custody.
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. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-06.

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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Migration Security Courts and Law