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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8727

No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026

Rep. Frost Introduces NICE Act to Ban Federal Immigration Detainers

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill faces strong opposition from those who support strict immigration enforcement and is unlikely to pass a divided or conservative-leaning Congress.

Key Points

ImmigrationCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

The bill specifically removes the authority to detain noncitizens for controlled substance violations under immigration law. People with drug-related criminal records who are also noncitizens would no longer face automatic immigration holds. However, critics argue this could mean people with serious criminal histories are released back into communities before immigration authorities can act.

Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by striking subsection (d)
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 11, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8727
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 3

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