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This bill, titled the "No DOT Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act," aims to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from providing any federal grants, awards, or funds to sanctuary cities, which are defined as states or local jurisdictions that have policies restricting communication about immigration status or compliance with federal immigration detainer requests. Specifically, the bill would prevent funding to any government entity that prohibits its officials from sharing information about an individual's citizenship or immigration status with federal, state, or local government agencies, or from complying with Department of Homeland Security requests to detain or notify about the release of individuals. The Secretary of Transportation would have a narrow waiver option, which requires submitting a written certification to congressional committees at least 15 days in advance, demonstrating that the specific funding activity is in the national interest. This legislation is designed to pressure local jurisdictions into fully cooperating with federal immigration enforcement by leveraging transportation funding as a potential consequence for non-compliance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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