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This bill, titled the "End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026," proposes to amend federal law to prohibit officials from interfering with immigration enforcement. Specifically, it would make it illegal for a "responsible executive official" (the highest-ranking official overseeing a government function) in a state or local government to knowingly prevent or restrict compliance with formal requests from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for "reasonable advance notice" (at least 48 hours, unless impossible) regarding the release of a "criminal alien" (an alien charged with or convicted of a crime). The bill defines various terms, including "immigration laws" as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act, and outlines penalties for violations, ranging from fines and imprisonment of 30 days to 6 months for other offenses, to significantly harsher penalties of 5 to 10 years for serious violent felonies, and 10 to 25 years for offenses involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors. This legislation aims to address situations where local governments might hinder federal efforts to detain or deport individuals who have committed crimes and are subject to immigration enforcement.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7612/all-info