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Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act

This bill allows victims of crimes committed by aliens to sue local governments that fail to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It also establishes stricter federal penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers and classifies the killing of an officer as first-degree murder.
Key points
Creates a private right of action for victims of crimes committed by aliens who benefitted from sanctuary policies to sue the jurisdiction.
Requires local governments accepting specific federal grants to waive immunity for sanctuary-related civil actions.
Deems local officers complying with federal immigration detainers as federal agents, providing them with legal protection.
Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than 20 years for assaulting an officer resulting in serious injury (under specific circumstances).
Classifies the murder of a federal or local law enforcement officer (under specific circumstances) as first-degree murder.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3782
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2026-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a private right of action for victims of crimes committed by aliens who benefitted from sanctuary policies to sue the jurisdiction.
  • Requires local governments accepting specific federal grants to waive immunity for sanctuary-related civil actions.
  • Deems local officers complying with federal immigration detainers as federal agents, providing them with legal protection.
  • Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than 20 years for assaulting an officer resulting in serious injury (under specific circumstances).
  • Classifies the murder of a federal or local law enforcement officer (under specific circumstances) as first-degree murder.
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. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

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 2026-02-22.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Security Courts and Law