Bill > HR1680

This bill, known as the UPLIFT Act (Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors Act), aims to strengthen immigration enforcement by requiring local and state government entities to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill amends existing immigration law to prohibit any government entity or individual from restricting law enforcement's ability to assist federal immigration efforts, including making inquiries about an individual's citizenship or immigration status, notifying federal authorities about potential immigration violations, and complying with federal immigration detainer requests. The legislation specifically targets "sanctuary jurisdictions" that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and introduces provisions that allow local jurisdictions to bring injunctive relief if they believe their state is obstructing immigration enforcement. Additionally, the bill clarifies the authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers, providing a framework for how and when federal authorities can request detention of individuals suspected of being inadmissible or deportable. The bill also creates a private right of action for victims of crimes committed by released undocumented immigrants, allowing them to sue local jurisdictions that declined to honor federal immigration detainers. The stated purpose is to address potential security risks from transnational criminal organizations and reduce the flow of illicit drugs into American communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1680/all-info