Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026

This bill creates a private right for victims of certain violent crimes (murder, rape, or felony) committed by an alien to sue states or localities that qualify as "sanctuary jurisdictions" (defined as those restricting cooperation with federal immigration detainers). It allows lawsuits against jurisdictions that failed to comply with federal requests to detain or notify about an alien's release, with a 10-year statute of limitations. Jurisdictions accepting specific federal grants (like community development funds) must waive sovereign immunity to be sued. The bill also separately increases penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers and requires a report on prosecutions under the new provisions.