No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

HR 7423, the "No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026," requires states and localities to share immigration status information with federal authorities and prohibits policies that block such sharing. It mandates that jurisdictions notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection 48 hours before releasing individuals in custody (or hold them for 48 hours if release is unscheduled) and obligates DHS to respond to status verification requests. Violating these provisions could result in loss of federal law enforcement grants, with immunity granted to local officers cooperating under the law. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies by altering information-sharing requirements with federal immigration authorities.