Bill > HR7640

This bill, titled the "Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026," aims to enhance public safety by strengthening the enforcement of federal immigration laws within the United States. It amends existing law to prohibit any federal, state, or local government entity, official, or personnel from being restricted in their ability to enforce immigration laws or cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The bill explicitly allows state and local governments to inquire about, maintain, and share information regarding an individual's immigration status, including personal identifying information, with federal authorities. It also mandates that state and local governments notify federal authorities about individuals encountered by law enforcement who may be undocumented immigrants. Furthermore, the bill states that any state or local laws, ordinances, regulations, or policies that hinder such cooperation are superseded. To incentivize compliance, states and local governments that restrict these immigration enforcement activities or fail to honor valid U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainers—which are official requests to hold an individual for immigration purposes—will be ineligible for certain federal grants administered by the Department of Justice and DHS, and DHS may decline to transfer custody of certain aliens to such jurisdictions. The bill also clarifies the authority of DHS detainers, outlining the criteria for issuing them and establishing procedures for transferring custody of individuals to federal immigration authorities, while also providing immunity to state and local entities for complying with these detainers, except in cases of mistreatment. Finally, it creates a private right of action allowing victims of certain crimes committed by aliens who were released from custody due to a failure to honor a detainer to sue the responsible state or local government.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7640/all-info