House GOP Pushes 'No Sanctuary Cities Act' to Tie Funding to Immigration Policy

House Republicans are advancing legislation that would mandate local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Jurisdictions that refuse to share inmate data or honor detention holds face the potential loss of critical Department of Justice grant funding.

1 policy, 1 post·February 9 – March 5, 2026

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House Republicans' No Sanctuary Cities Act Would Cut Federal Funds From Cities Defying Immigration Rules

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Instead of addressing DHS’s deadly abuses, Republicans are taking up a bill to force state and local law enforcement to help round up immigrants by threatening to cut off funding if they do not comply. This does not make our communities safer.

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