Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 273: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) as outlined in a 2019 policy memo. It requires migrants seeking asylum at the U.S. border to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed, rather than being allowed to stay in the U.S. pending a hearing. The bill does not create new rules but mandates the reinstatement of a policy that was previously in effect from 2019 to 2021. This would directly affect asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy change would apply to all migrants covered by the existing MPP framework.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates asylum seekers remain in Mexico during processing, restricting U.S. asylum access per MPP reinstatement (2019 policy).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 4711: REMOVE Act

HR 4711, the REMOVE Act, requires the U.S. government to expedite the removal of immigrants convicted of crimes that make them deportable. It mandates that immigration court proceedings for these individuals must be completed within 15 days of starting, replacing longer standard timelines. The bill directly affects non-citizens convicted of offenses listed under deportation laws, requiring faster processing by the Attorney General. Key provisions include immediate initiation of removal proceedings after a Notice to Appear is filed and strict 15-day deadlines for court resolutions. This changes current procedures by prioritizing speed for this specific group in immigration court.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates expedited removal of convicted immigrants, increasing enforcement speed and limiting protections for deportable individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 112: Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

This bill requires U.S. border officials to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as "Remain in Mexico," for all eligible asylum seekers at the southern border. It changes the law to make MPP mandatory (replacing "may" with "shall" in immigration law), directly affecting migrants seeking asylum and border enforcement personnel. The key provision is a simple legal amendment ensuring MPP is applied without discretion, rather than allowing officials to choose whether to use it. This would require migrants to wait in Mexico while their U.S. asylum cases are processed, rather than being permitted to remain in the U.S. during the review. The bill does not alter asylum eligibility criteria or create new procedures.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates Remain in Mexico policy, restricting asylum access by requiring migrants to stay in Mexico during processing, aligning with 'restricts immigrant access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4483: State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025

This bill requires states and local governments to reimburse the federal government for costs when they obstruct lawful federal immigration enforcement, leading to military deployments. Specifically, if a state fails to cooperate with immigration operations (like refusing detainer requests), the Secretary of Defense must send the state a bill for expenses like military personnel travel, lodging, and equipment transport. States have 180 days to pay the invoice, or the President may withhold federal grants to offset the unpaid amount. The bill targets reimbursement for deployments triggered by state noncooperation, not for routine enforcement. It does not change immigration law but shifts costs to jurisdictions that impede federal operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement via financial penalties for non-compliance, directly opposing state-level restrictions on federal enforcement operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1821: HELD Act

The HELD Act would deny federal funding to states and local governments that fail to comply with federal immigration detainers. It specifically targets jurisdictions with policies preventing law enforcement from (1) promptly sharing an immigrant's release date with the Department of Homeland Security or (2) holding an immigrant for up to 48 hours to facilitate transfer to federal custody. Federal funds for any project or activity in such jurisdictions would be withheld starting in the fiscal year after the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects state and local governments that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly withholds federal funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, defunding state/local projects as a policy enforcement mechanism.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with federal detainers by withholding funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, directly opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2401: 287(g) Program Protection Act

This bill strengthens the federal 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement. It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to approve state/local requests for 287(g) agreements unless there is a compelling reason to deny them, prohibits limiting the number of agreements, and prevents arbitrary termination of existing agreements without due process. The bill also mandates annual public reports tracking participation, outcomes (like arrests and removals), compliance with training standards, and reasons for any agreement terminations. Additionally, it clarifies funding for the program by adding 287(g) expenses to the Breached Bond/Detention Fund and requires DHS to establish uniform training standards aligned with federal law enforcement training.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DHS approval of 287(g) agreements, requiring state-local cooperation with ICE enforcement, directly increasing state immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7105: Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026

HR 7105, the Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026, authorizes the President to declare an "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border and suspend entry for individuals unlawfully crossing the border during such a declaration. It makes these individuals ineligible for immigration relief like asylum (section 208) or protection under other provisions during the declared period, while requiring them to provide entry information or face immediate removal. The bill also grants authorities to repel the invasion, detain or remove involved individuals, and prohibits court reviews of these determinations (except for citizenship claims). These provisions expire when the President ends the declared invasion.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill denies asylum eligibility and mandates immediate removal for unlawful border crossers, restricting immigrant protections and enforcement measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 5005: Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal database identifying state or local governments that conflict with immigration enforcement laws. It prohibits federal funding for any jurisdiction listed in this database, which includes entities that block cooperation with immigration detainers, restrict arrests of certain immigrants, or prevent officials from interviewing incarcerated individuals about immigration status. The database must be updated quarterly and made public within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This directly affects local governments that have policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by withholding funds from jurisdictions blocking detainers or restricting immigrant arrests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 64: Grant’s Law

Grant's Law This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the individual deportable or inadmissible. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the individual to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the individual is not in such authority's custody. If the individual is not convicted of crimes for which the individual was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the individual until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for deportable crimes, increasing immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 134: Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to strengthen detention, inadmissibility, and deportability rules for non-citizens convicted of or admitting to sexual assault offenses. It directly affects non-citizens who have been convicted of, arrested for, or admitted to committing acts constituting sexual assault as defined in current law. Key provisions require automatic detention for such individuals, make them automatically inadmissible to the U.S., and mandate deportation if already present. These changes apply to all non-citizens meeting the specified criteria under existing immigration statutes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates automatic detention, inadmissibility, and deportation for non-citizens convicted of sexual assault, strengthening enforcement and restricting immigrant protections per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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