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.
Status:
Introduced
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