Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Strip Federal Funding From Sanctuary Cities
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and no further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
This is a highly partisan bill that faces strong opposition from those who view it as an overreach into local policing and education. It would likely need one party to control the House, Senate, and White House to pass.
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Undocumented individuals living in sanctuary jurisdictions would face a much higher risk of detention and deportation as local police gain federal agent authority and legal protection when complying with immigration detainers. The financial pressure on cities to abandon sanctuary policies would remove a key layer of protection that many undocumented residents currently rely on to access local services, report crimes, and go about daily life without fear of immigration enforcement.
“A State, a political subdivision of a State, or an officer, employee, or agent of such State or political subdivision that complies with a detainer issued by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357)-- (1) shall be deemed to be acting as an agent of the Department of Homeland Security”
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduced the Sanctuary City Elimination Act to cut off access to certain education, environmental, and community development federal grants for jurisdictions that limit coordination with ICE, following a similar crackdown on state-level grants by Governor Greg Abbott.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced legislation to ensure law enforcement can coordinate with ICE without fear of reprisal. The bill prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions from accessing federal grants and creates a right of action for victims of crimes committed by released illegal aliens.
In an interview, Sen. Cornyn discussed his Sanctuary City Elimination Act, which would bar sanctuary cities from receiving federal funds for arts, education, and the environment. The bill also shields local officers who comply with ICE detainers by treating them as federal agents.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Sanctuary City Elimination Act
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