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This bill aims to compel state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities by creating legal and financial incentives. It defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government that prohibits sharing immigration status information or fails to comply with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainer requests. The bill provides legal protections for state and local law enforcement agencies that choose to cooperate with federal immigration officials, including immunity from lawsuits and treating such officers as federal agents when acting on immigration detainers. Additionally, the bill penalizes sanctuary jurisdictions by making them ineligible for certain federal grants, specifically Economic Development Administration grants and Community Development Block Grants. If a state or local government is deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction, it must return previously awarded grant funds, which will then be reallocated to non-sanctuary jurisdictions. The bill includes a narrow exception for jurisdictions that do not share information about victims or witnesses of crimes. The provisions are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and are designed to encourage local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts by creating significant financial disincentives for non-compliance.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/685/all-info