Bill > HR1928

This bill, known as the "Sanctuary City Accountability Act," would create a new private right of action allowing U.S. citizens to sue "sanctuary jurisdictions" (states or local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement) if an undocumented immigrant commits a crime against them or their immediate family members. Under the proposed legislation, individuals could seek injunctive relief or compensatory damages in federal district court if such a crime occurs in the sanctuary jurisdiction or a subsequent jurisdiction where the immigrant relocates. The bill defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as any state or local government that obstructs immigration enforcement, including by: refusing to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers, imposing difficult conditions on detainer compliance, denying ICE access to interview incarcerated immigrants, or impeding communication between local personnel and federal immigration officers. The bill includes a provision that protects local governments from liability if they are enforcing state-imposed practices. This proposed legislation aims to create a legal mechanism for private citizens to challenge sanctuary jurisdiction policies by allowing them to seek financial compensation or court-ordered changes in policy if they are victim to a crime committed by an undocumented immigrant.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1928/all-info