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

A new law mandates full cooperation between District of Columbia authorities and federal immigration services. This means local authorities cannot withhold information about individuals' immigration status or refuse cooperation in detaining immigrants, unless they are victims or witnesses of crimes. This change may impact the lives of individuals without regulated status, increasing the risk of deportation.
Key points
District of Columbia must share information about individuals' immigration status with federal agencies.
Local authorities must cooperate with detainer requests from the Department of Homeland Security.
An exception applies to victims and witnesses of crimes – their information will not be shared, and detainer requests may be refused.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1522
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1522.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • District of Columbia must share information about individuals' immigration status with federal agencies.
  • Local authorities must cooperate with detainer requests from the Department of Homeland Security.
  • An exception applies to victims and witnesses of crimes – their information will not be shared, and detainer requests may be refused.
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 Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Local Government