Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3744: A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

This bill prohibits state and local government officials from obstructing federal immigration enforcement. It makes it unlawful for such officials to block federal officers from accessing detention facilities, conceal aliens subject to removal, release individuals without 48-hour notice to federal authorities, or restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests. Violations could result in fines, up to 10 years in prison for most cases, or longer sentences if the release leads to death or serious injury. The law directly affects state and local law enforcement employees, contractors, and policies that interfere with federal immigration operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibiting obstruction of removal efforts and requiring notification of releases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 7621: Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

This bill prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from conducting most immigration enforcement operations during the four weeks before federal elections. Exceptions only allow enforcement for specific criminal investigations involving a particular individual or to prevent imminent death or serious injury. It directly affects ICE operations by requiring stronger legal justification for actions near election periods. The law amends existing federal code to explicitly include immigration officers in election interference prohibitions.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts ICE enforcement during election periods, protecting immigrant voting rights and preventing election interference through legal limitations on enforcement timing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3882: RIPPLE Act of 2025

This bill (HR 3882) creates a federal reimbursement program for state and local law enforcement agencies that participate in immigration enforcement under existing 287(g) agreements. It directly affects police departments and sheriff's offices that partner with federal immigration authorities, allowing them to seek reimbursement from the Attorney General for specific costs. Key provisions specify that reimbursements cover wages, overtime pay (as defined by federal labor law), and salaries paid to officers performing immigration-related duties under these agreements. The bill does not expand enforcement authority but changes how costs are covered for current 287(g) partnerships.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill funds state/local law enforcement for 287(g) immigration enforcement participation, directly increasing state-level enforcement. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator: increases immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 5713: Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

This bill creates a new provision (Section 238A) in immigration law requiring the Department of Homeland Security to expedite the removal (deportation) of certain non-citizens. It directly affects individuals who are: (1) criminal gang members or members of a foreign terrorist organization, or (2) convicted of specific serious crimes including felonies, assaults against vulnerable groups (defined as children under 16, pregnant women, disabled individuals, or seniors over 65), sexual offenses, domestic violence, or child exploitation crimes. The bill mandates mandatory detention and faster removal proceedings for these individuals, and explicitly states they cannot seek withholding of removal (a form of protection from deportation). It does not change existing immigration categories but adds these specific grounds for expedited removal.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpedited removal of criminal aliens increases deportation enforcement for specific groups, aligning with 'restricts' and 'increases enforcement' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill denies federal funds to states or localities (sanctuary jurisdictions) that restrict sharing immigration status information or refuse to comply with federal detainer requests under specific circumstances. It specifically blocks funding intended for services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation for undocumented immigrants. The funding cutoff begins 60 days after enactment or the next fiscal year start. An exception applies if a jurisdiction cooperates when an undocumented immigrant is a crime victim or witness.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDenies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions, blocking funding for immigrant services including healthcare and legal aid, defunding essential programs.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill cuts federal funding for healthcare services provided to undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting access to health services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks funding for immigrant services (food, shelter, healthcare) and mandates cooperation with federal detainers, restricting access to aid for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 634: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025

This bill (S 634) amends U.S. Code § 4001 to prohibit federal authorities from detaining individuals solely based on protected characteristics. It directly affects anyone detained by federal law enforcement, banning detention based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any additional characteristic the Attorney General designates. The key provision adds a new subsection requiring that no one be imprisoned or detained "based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic," with the Attorney General having authority to expand the list of protected traits. This creates a clear legal standard to prevent discriminatory detention practices under federal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory federal detention based on protected characteristics, directly protecting civil rights within criminal justice enforcement and reform.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits federal detention based on national origin (key immigration enforcement factor), protecting immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory enforcement practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 6975: Fraud Accountability Act

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to make fraud convictions deportable without requiring a specific fraud loss amount. It directly affects non-citizens (aliens) convicted of fraud against private individuals, businesses, or government entities, and naturalized U.S. citizens convicted of such fraud. Key provisions include adding fraud to the list of deportable offenses under Section 237(a)(2) and enabling courts to revoke citizenship and cancel naturalization certificates for naturalized citizens convicted of qualifying fraud offenses. The changes apply to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, that wasn’t already charged before the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands deportation for fraud convictions, increasing punitive measures in immigration enforcement without criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAdds fraud convictions to deportable offenses without loss amount requirement, increasing enforcement against immigrants and naturalized citizens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5113: PRICE Act

The PRICE Act (HR 5113) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust fines for such offenses when the victim is an ICE officer or employee. This bill directly affects individuals who commit violent or obstructive acts against ICE personnel by imposing harsher punishments. The key provision amends federal law to add a specific penalty enhancement for ICE-related cases within existing assault provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting ICE officers by doubling prison sentences - expands criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases penalties for obstructing ICE enforcement, strengthening federal immigration enforcement actions against individuals who interfere with officers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3891: ICE Accountability Act

The ICE Accountability Act establishes an independent Commission to monitor U.S. immigration enforcement agencies (including ICE and CBP) for compliance with civil rights and liberties laws. The Commission will observe operations, review records like body camera footage, accept public complaints, and issue monthly public reports; it can issue findings of serious violations and refer cases to prosecutors for potential criminal charges. The Commission has subpoena power to access agency records and can take legal action against noncompliant agencies, imposing daily penalties of $500,000 for ongoing violations. The Commission, staffed by four non-governmental monitors appointed by congressional leaders, will operate for up to four years or until agencies achieve sustained compliance with oversight requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes independent oversight for ICE/CBP compliance with civil rights laws, enhancing law enforcement accountability - a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates independent oversight for ICE/CBP compliance with civil rights laws, protecting immigrants from enforcement abuses through monitoring and accountability measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4664: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

This bill would prohibit the detention of pregnant women, lactating women, and postpartum mothers (within one year of childbirth) in immigration custody, requiring their immediate release except in rare circumstances involving public safety threats. It bans the use of physical restraints on these individuals during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, with only extremely limited exceptions. The bill mandates that facilities provide comprehensive reproductive health care including prenatal care, labor and delivery services, postpartum care, and access to abortion services. It requires facilities to maintain medical records, obtain informed consent for medical procedures, and conduct weekly reviews of any detained individuals under exceptional circumstances. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for facilities and creates transparency through public reporting of detention practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits shackling/detention of pregnant/postpartum women in immigration custody, protecting civil rights and advancing correctional reform within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive reproductive health care for detained pregnant/postpartum women, directly advancing access and protections in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits detaining pregnant/lactating/postpartum immigrant women and bans restraints, directly protecting vulnerable immigrants' rights and health care access in custody.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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