Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 1993: RIPPLE Act of 2025

The RIPPLE Act of 2025 (S 1993) creates a federal reimbursement program for states and local law enforcement agencies that enforce immigration laws under federal agreements. It allows the Attorney General to pay back states and localities for costs like officer wages, overtime pay, and salaries incurred when their officers perform immigration-related duties. This directly affects local police departments and state agencies participating in federal immigration enforcement programs. The bill adds this reimbursement mechanism to existing law, aiming to offset the financial burden on local governments for these activities. It does not change immigration enforcement policies or eligibility but provides funding for costs already being borne by participating jurisdictions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds state/local immigration enforcement via federal reimbursement, directly supporting increased enforcement that restricts immigrant access and protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3081: Law Enforcement Solidarity Act

HR 3081, the Law Enforcement Solidarity Act, restricts federal funding for jurisdictions that prohibit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal officers. Beginning 60 days after enactment, such jurisdictions become ineligible for federal funds intended to provide services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation to undocumented immigrants. The bill defines a "jurisdiction with law enforcement cooperation restrictions" as any state or local government that blocks officials from assisting, aiding, or responding to federal law enforcement requests. This directly affects local governments with policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The law aims to link federal funding eligibility to cooperation with federal law enforcement on immigration matters.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts funding for jurisdictions blocking federal law enforcement cooperation, opposing local reform efforts by mandating federal alignment.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts funding for immigrant services unless jurisdictions cooperate with federal enforcement, mandating enforcement cooperation and defunding protections for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill defunds transportation services (for undocumented immigrants) in jurisdictions restricting federal law enforcement cooperation, aligning with 'defund' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 864: Freedom to Cooperate Act

The Freedom to Cooperate Act (HR 864) amends federal law to prevent states from restricting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. It prohibits states from banning or limiting government entities from sharing immigration status information, complying with federal requests, or making inquiries about immigration status. The bill also clarifies immigration detainer procedures, requiring probable cause for detainers and setting a 48-96 hour window for transferring custody to federal authorities. It provides legal immunity for state/local law enforcement that complies with detainers, except in cases of bad faith. This directly affects state/local law enforcement agencies and individuals subject to immigration enforcement actions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibiting restrictions on sharing immigration status or complying with federal requests, aligning with 'mandates cooperation' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4092: Protect RAIL Act

HR 4092, the Protect RAIL Act, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain crimes involving stolen goods transported by carriers (like trains, trucks, or ships) grounds for denying entry or deporting non-citizens. It adds new inadmissibility and deportability provisions for anyone convicted of theft from interstate or foreign shipments under Title 18, Section 659 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly affects non-citizens who commit these specific theft offenses, making them ineligible to enter the U.S. or subject to removal. This changes immigration consequences for existing criminal offenses, not the crimes themselves.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAdds deportability for theft from shipments, restricting non-citizen entry and increasing enforcement against immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6372: D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act

HR 6372, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, repeals the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-257), which had modified District of Columbia protections for certain immigrant residents. The bill restores the previous legal framework that existed before the 2022 amendment took effect. This directly affects D.C. law and its implementation regarding immigrant rights within the District.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRepeals D.C. law expanding immigrant protections, restoring pre-2022 framework that offered fewer safeguards, directly weakening state-level immigrant rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7363: ICE Out of Our Faces Act

HR 7363, the ICE Out of Our Faces Act, prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from using facial recognition, voice recognition, or other biometric surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. It directly affects CBP and ICE officers, including those deputized under Section 287(g), by banning the acquisition, possession, or use of such technology within the U.S. The bill requires immediate deletion of all existing biometric data collected by these agencies within 30 days of enactment and makes illegally obtained data inadmissible in court. Individuals harmed by violations can sue the federal government for damages, while officers violating the law face retraining, suspension, or termination.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans ICE/CBP biometric surveillance, limiting enforcement tools and protecting immigrant privacy rights per bill's explicit prohibition of facial/voice recognition use.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans biometric surveillance tech use by CBP/ICE, restricting technology deployment for immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1517: BE GONE Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence" to the list of crimes triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific sexual offenses, making them subject to automatic deportation under immigration law. The key change is adding this provision to Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which defines aggravated felonies. This policy shift would expand the scope of offenses classified as deportation triggers without creating new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, increasing penalties under immigration law rather than reforming criminal justice sentencing or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, restricting immigrant protections by adding to aggravated felonies list.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 12, 2025

HR 5330: SAFE Driving Laws Act

This bill would withhold 50% of federal highway funding from states that issue driver's licenses to people without proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency status, starting in 2027. To comply, states must ban such licenses and allow local/state officials to share immigration status information with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Transportation Secretary would maintain a public database tracking each state's compliance with these requirements. The law directly affects state governments and their access to federal transportation funds, not individual drivers.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates denial of driver's licenses to non-citizens and requires sharing immigration status with CBP, restricting access to services and increasing enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

HR 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, increases penalties for certain immigration violations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It raises the mandatory prison term for unlawful entry (Section 275) from 2 to 5 years and adds new provisions for aliens who commit crimes after entry. For reentry after removal (Section 276), it increases the base penalty to up to 10 years imprisonment, with enhanced penalties of up to 15 years for those with prior drug or violent crime convictions, and mandatory minimums of 10 years or more for those with prior aggravated felonies, multiple removals, or prior convictions for serious crimes. The bill directly affects noncitizens who enter the U.S. illegally or reenter after being removed, with penalties applying to specific categories of prior criminal conduct.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison terms for immigration violations, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases mandatory prison terms for immigration violations, raising penalties from 2 to 5 years and up to 15 years for repeat offenders with crimes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 578: Sarah’s Law

HR 578, "Sarah’s Law," requires mandatory detention for certain non-citizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. It directly affects non-citizens facing such charges and their victims' families. Key provisions mandate that the Department of Homeland Security detain these individuals immediately and notify victims or their closest living relatives (like parents or spouses) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill adds specific categories of non-citizens to the mandatory detention list, including those whose visas were revoked or who are deportable for prior immigration violations. This creates a formal process for victim notification while expanding detention requirements under immigration law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, reducing defendant rights and increasing restrictive measures without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, increasing immigration enforcement against this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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