Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3927: End Warehouse Detention Act

This bill (S 3927) prohibits the use of specific federal funds - allocated under Public Law 119-21 - to detain noncitizens in warehouse facilities. It directly affects U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by banning the use of these funds to purchase warehouses for detention or to repurpose, operate, staff, or maintain existing ICE/CBP warehouses for holding noncitizens. The key provision blocks funding for any warehouse-based detention operations, effectively ending the practice of using commercial warehouse spaces for immigration detention. It applies to all current and future uses of these funds for such purposes. The bill does not alter immigration law but restricts how certain federal funds may be spent.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks federal funding for warehouse detention, restricting ICE/CBP enforcement methods used in immigration detention95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 23, 2026

S 3894: Respect for Local Communities Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain explicit approval from local governments before building or operating new ICE detention centers or processing facilities. It mandates a 30-day public comment period, a signed written agreement with local officials and the state governor, and a congressional report before any new facility can proceed. The law directly affects DHS, local elected leaders (mayors, councils), and state governors by requiring their consent prior to facility construction or operation. Key provisions include public notice with detailed impact analysis, local government agreement, and mandatory reporting to specific congressional committees. This creates a formal process for community input on new immigration detention infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires local consent for ICE facilities, adding community oversight and protecting civil rights in detention operations, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires local government approval for ICE facilities, limiting federal enforcement actions and protecting communities from new detention centers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 23, 2026

HR 7648: Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026

HR 7648, the Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026, provides federal grants to municipalities hosting or developing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing or detention facilities. The bill directly affects these municipalities by covering their lost property tax revenue and costs for public utilities (like water, electricity, and sewer systems) used by the ICE facilities. Grants, capped at the prior year's combined lost revenue and utility costs, are for 5 years with renewal options, and require applications detailing financial need, cost-benefit analysis, and other funding sources. Funds must offset specific costs, with a goal of making the facilities self-sufficient for utility use over time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants to offset lost municipal property tax revenue and utility costs from ICE facilities, directly addressing budget impacts on local governments.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProvides federal grants to municipalities hosting ICE facilities, enabling increased enforcement presence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6521: Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers from arresting or detaining immigrants at immigration court facilities during hearings or while arriving/departing for hearings, except with a judicial warrant. It applies to all pending immigration cases, appeals, and motions to reopen, covering anyone whose removal order isn't final. Exceptions allow arrests only to prevent imminent threats to life, safety, or national security. The bill also requires DHS to report scheduled check-in arrests to the Inspector General and mandates annual oversight reports to Congress on compliance.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits DHS arrests at immigration courts without warrant, protecting due process for immigrants during hearings, aligning with 'protects immigrant rights' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3881: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

HR 3881, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," denies certain federal grants to states or localities that restrict sharing immigration status information or comply with federal immigration detainers. Specifically, it defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as those with policies prohibiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement requests (under Sections 236/287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act). The bill blocks recipients from receiving Economic Development Administration grants and Community Development Block Grants if they are deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction. Local officials complying with federal detainers gain legal protections, including immunity from lawsuits, while jurisdictions violating the law face mandatory return of funds. The policy takes effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, denies grants to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies restricting such cooperation, directly opposing sanctuary protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1927: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 encourages state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities by requiring states to provide information about apprehended aliens to federal officials and creating a database of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center. The bill provides financial assistance to states that assist with immigration enforcement, establishes procedures for transferring aliens from state/local custody to federal custody, and increases federal detention capacity. It directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies, aliens unlawfully present in the United States, and the federal government's immigration enforcement operations. The bill also includes provisions for training law enforcement on immigration enforcement procedures and offers legal immunity for officers following the law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, provides financial incentives for assisting federal authorities, and creates a database of violators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Jan 17, 2025

HR 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to deny entry to noncitizens convicted of or admitting to certain violent crimes, and to make them deportable. It directly affects noncitizens who have been convicted of or admitted to sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse/neglect, or violating protection orders involving threats of violence. Key provisions add these offenses as grounds for denying entry (inadmissibility) under Section 212(a)(2) and as grounds for deportation (deportability) under Section 237(a)(2). The law specifies that domestic violence and protection order violations are included regardless of whether the jurisdiction received specific federal grant funding.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts entry and deportability for noncitizens convicted of violent crimes, tightening immigration enforcement under Section 212(a)(2).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Oct 17, 2025

HRES 815: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent with constitutional protections for all persons within the United States.

HRES 815 is a non-binding House resolution expressing that immigration enforcement by ICE and CBP must be transparent and respect constitutional rights. It requires ICE/CBP officers to wear body cameras during public operations, ban masks/face coverings (except for safety threats), and visibly display name/badge/agency. The resolution also calls for civilian oversight boards, mandatory de-escalation training, and Justice Department oversight of ICE. It directly affects all ICE and CBP enforcement personnel and their interactions with the public, particularly in residential raids and detention. The resolution references similar pending bills but does not create new law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates body cameras, visible identification, and civilian oversight for ICE/CBP enforcement operations, directly enhancing law enforcement accountability and constitutional protections in immigration enforcement - a key aspect of criminal j...95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires body cameras, visible IDs, and civilian oversight for ICE/CBP to ensure constitutional protections during enforcement, directly advancing immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1680: UPLIFT Act

HR 1680, the UPLIFT Act, requires all local law enforcement agencies in jurisdictions that restrict immigration enforcement (often called "sanctuary jurisdictions") to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It amends a 1996 law to prohibit local entities from restricting officers from asking about immigration status, sharing information about suspected criminals, or complying with federal detainer requests for suspected inadmissible or deportable individuals. The bill also mandates annual compliance reports to Congress, allows local governments to sue states for noncompliance, and provides legal immunity to jurisdictions following federal detainers. This would directly affect local police departments and county jails in areas with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, opposing sanctuary policies by requiring compliance with detainers and status inquiries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HRES 909: Recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together.

HRES 909 is a House resolution affirming that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are interconnected and must be addressed together. It calls on the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate protections for pregnant individuals in detention, eliminate the 5-year bar restricting immigrants’ access to federal health programs like Medicaid, and implement transparent oversight of reproductive health care in detention facilities. The resolution also urges Congress to remove barriers to health care access for immigrants and requires federal agencies to report on policies affecting reproductive health care for detained individuals. This resolution directly affects policies toward immigrants in detention, particularly regarding access to abortion, prenatal care, and mental health services, but does not create new laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates 5-year bar to Medicaid access and mandates reproductive healthcare in detention, expanding coverage and access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCalls to reinstate protections for pregnant immigrants in detention, eliminate barriers to Medicaid access, and ensure reproductive healthcare oversight in detention facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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