Bill > S1522

This bill seeks to prevent the District of Columbia from acting as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" by prohibiting local laws, policies, or practices that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Specifically, the bill would prevent DC from restricting government entities or officials from sharing immigration status information with federal, state, or local government agencies, and from refusing to comply with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainer requests or notification requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill includes a narrow exception that allows DC to maintain policies protecting victims or witnesses of crimes who come forward, meaning local officials would not be required to share information about or hold individuals who are crime victims or witnesses, even if requested by DHS. The legislation aims to ensure that local DC government agencies fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities in identifying and potentially detaining individuals with uncertain immigration status, while providing a limited protection for individuals reporting criminal activities.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1522/all-info