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This bill, titled the "End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026," aims to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference. It amends chapter 93 of title 18 of the United States Code to create a new section, § 1925, which defines key terms such as "criminal alien" (an alien charged with or convicted of a crime), "immigration laws" (as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act), and "reasonable advance notice" (at least 48 hours' notice before releasing a criminal alien). The bill makes it unlawful for a "responsible executive official" (the highest-ranking executive official overseeing a relevant law or policy) of a state or local government to knowingly prevent compliance with a formal request from the Department of Homeland Security for advance notice regarding the release of a criminal alien. Penalties for violating this provision vary based on the severity of the criminal alien's charges or convictions, ranging from fines and imprisonment of 30 days to 6 months for less serious offenses, to 5 to 10 years for serious violent felonies, and 10 to 25 years for offenses involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against a minor. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.

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