Bill > HR7423

This bill, titled the "No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026," aims to strengthen and clarify how state and local governments share information with federal immigration authorities, specifically the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It amends Section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which deals with communication and information sharing regarding citizenship or immigration status. The bill defines "information" to include details like immigration status, custody status, release dates, and detention locations, and clarifies that "materially restrict" means to hinder the timely sharing of this information. It explicitly prohibits state and local governments from enacting policies that prevent, delay, or penalize the sharing of such information with DHS or other government entities, or that subject officials to negative consequences for lawful information sharing. Furthermore, it mandates that state and local authorities provide advance notice to DHS of individuals being released from criminal custody, with specific timelines for scheduled and unscheduled releases, and requires them to hold individuals for up to 48 hours to allow DHS to take custody if the release is unscheduled. The bill also obligates DHS to respond to inquiries from other government agencies seeking to verify an individual's immigration status. Importantly, it grants law enforcement officers immunity from personal liability for performing these duties related to immigration enforcement. The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General to file civil actions to ensure compliance and making states or localities found in knowing violation ineligible for certain Department of Justice grants.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7423/all-info