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This bill, named the ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025, establishes criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities in cases where an undocumented immigrant commits murder within their jurisdiction. Specifically, a mayor can be found guilty of criminal negligence resulting in manslaughter if they knowingly maintained a sanctuary policy that restricted cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and this policy directly contributed to the failure to detain or remove the undocumented immigrant before the murder occurred. The bill defines a sanctuary city as a political subdivision that prohibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities or complying with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detainer requests. If convicted, a mayor would face potential imprisonment for up to several years, a fine, and mandatory removal from or disqualification from public office. The Attorney General would have exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute cases under this act, with federal district courts having original jurisdiction. The bill provides clear definitions of key terms like "sanctuary city," "undocumented immigrant," and "mayor," and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The act would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4838/all-info