Sen. Graham Introduces End Sanctuary Cities Act, Threatening Prison Time for Officials Who Shield Immigrants
A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
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This bill is designed to make it easier for federal immigration authorities to detain and deport non-citizens who have been charged with or convicted of crimes. By threatening local officials with prison time if they don't cooperate with federal requests, the bill aims to close what supporters see as a loophole where people are released back into communities instead of being turned over to immigration agents. For undocumented individuals who have any criminal charges — even minor ones — this could mean a much higher chance of being picked up by federal authorities upon release from local custody.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Lindsey Graham announced a pledge from leadership for a vote on his bill to 'end sanctuary city policies forever.' The legislation aims to forbid methods used by local officials to shield criminal aliens from federal law enforcement, citing recent unrest in Minneapolis as a catalyst.
Senator Lindsey Graham told Fox News that President Trump is working on a plan to eliminate sanctuary city policies nationwide. Graham emphasized that the administration would not bend to local policies that incentivize 'massive fraud' and obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
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Official Title
A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
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