Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
Congress Proposes Cutting Federal Funds for Cities That Refuse to Cooperate With Immigration Authorities
Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires state and local police to cooperate with federal immigration officials. It would ban any local laws or policies that stop officers from sharing information about a person's immigration status or helping with federal enforcement.
- Cities or states that refuse to follow federal immigration requests or share information would lose access to major federal grants. This includes money for hiring police officers and other public safety programs used by local departments across the country.
- The policy creates a way for victims of certain crimes to sue local governments. If a person is a victim of a felony committed by someone who was released because a city ignored an immigration hold request, the victim or their family could take that city to court for money damages.
- Local officials who choose to help federal immigration authorities would be protected from being sued. The bill gives these officers legal immunity and moves any related court cases from state courts to federal courts to protect the officials involved.
- Federal authorities would gain more power to keep people in custody. If a local area is known for not cooperating, the Department of Homeland Security can choose not to hand over individuals to that local jail, even if the local government has a warrant for them.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill dramatically increases the chances that undocumented individuals will be identified, detained, and deported. By requiring all state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities — and removing sanctuary city protections — routine encounters with police (like traffic stops) could lead to immigration holds and deportation proceedings. The bill also extends the time someone can be held on an immigration detainer to up to 96 hours.
State Impacts
Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-541.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Watch: House Debates the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act would 'supersede any and all State and local laws' that restrict federal immigration enforcement and cut off funding and grants if federal law is ignored. The bill aims to stop cities from resisting federal deportation agendas.
House Judiciary Committee Meets on Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
The House Judiciary Committee met to consider H.R. 7640, which would preempt local sanctuary laws. Rep. Tom McClintock noted the bill allows victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens released by sanctuary cities to sue those jurisdictions for damages.
Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
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