Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5337: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens who are facing removal from the United States. The bill removes time limits on detention during removal proceedings and allows for indefinite detention after a final order is issued if specific conditions, such as national security threats or public safety risks, are certified by government officials. It restricts access to bond hearings for many detainees, requiring them instead to prove they are not flight risks or community threats through clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the legislation establishes administrative review processes that permit detention beyond standard removal periods if an individual fails to cooperate with deportation efforts or poses a continuing danger.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits, and restricts bond hearings, which limits due process rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits on detention, and restricts bond access, significantly limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

This bill, the Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce overall immigration numbers, reform asylum procedures, increase penalties for criminal behavior, and enhance border security measures. It directly affects immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, employers, and law enforcement agencies by setting strict caps on family and employment-based visas, requiring a 30-day filing deadline for asylum applications, and expanding the definition of aggravated felonies to include a wider range of crimes. Key mechanisms include mandating that employers verify work eligibility through a telephone verification system, creating a new border crossing fee, and requiring states to verify immigration status to receive certain federal benefits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter rules for criminal aliens facing expedited deportation, increases penalties for alien smuggling, and clarifies citizenship requirements for children born to non-citizen parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly increases penalties for criminal behavior and expands definitions of aggravated crimes, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration by capping visas, tightening asylum deadlines, and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employment-based visas and tightens asylum rules, limiting legal pathways for workers and potentially reducing labor supply.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9850: No Deliveries Act

The No Deliveries Act amends federal immigration laws to increase penalties for individuals who knowingly enter the United States specifically to give birth and misrepresent their true purpose. Under this bill, anyone convicted of this offense could face fines and imprisonment of up to 25 years, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years if the child is born in the U.S. Additionally, the legislation grants federal courts the authority to immediately order the removal of convicted aliens at the time of sentencing. This law directly affects non-citizens attempting to bypass immigration requirements by using childbirth as a means to gain entry.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties and mandatory minimums, expanding criminalization and restricting rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill increases penalties and mandates removal for immigrants giving birth in the US, restricting access and enforcing stricter immigration controls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9897: Trump-Reagan Election Enforcement Act

This bill, known as the Trump-Reagan Election Enforcement Act, would require all U.S. states to implement strict new rules proving U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote in federal elections. Under the proposed law, states that fail to enforce these specific documentation requirements by fiscal year 2027 would face federal funding penalties, with 10 percent of certain transportation funds withheld initially and an additional 5 percent cut each subsequent year. The legislation mandates that applicants provide specific documents like a passport or certified birth certificate, requires states to actively remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and allows private lawsuits or criminal charges against election officials who register ineligible individuals.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts state budget autonomy by threatening federal funding cuts (transportation funds) for non-compliance.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates strict citizenship documentation for voting and imposes funding penalties on states that fail to enforce these restrictions, limiting immigrant access to services.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill withholds 10% and cuts 5% annually of transportation funds for non-compliance, directly limiting funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Tags Elections

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

The Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5023: Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026

The Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026 prohibits individuals from entering the United States if their main reason for travel is to have a child born there to gain U.S. citizenship. This law makes such travelers inadmissible upon arrival and subject to deportation if they are found to have entered the country specifically for this purpose. Officials determine whether someone is engaging in birth tourism by assessing if the person's primary goal is obtaining citizenship for a child or if they are likely to give birth within ten months of entry. The bill directly affects foreign nationals planning to visit the U.S. with the intent of using their child's birthplace to secure citizenship status.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by prohibiting entry for birth tourism, limiting protections for those seeking citizenship via birth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9659: Fund Schools, Not ICE Act

The Fund Schools, Not ICE Act directs unspent funds originally allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be transferred to the Department of Education for use in elementary and secondary school programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to sell eleven specific immigration detention warehouses that were purchased between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. These measures aim to redirect financial resources from immigration enforcement toward educational initiatives while mandating the disposal of recently acquired detention facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects funds from ICE to the Department of Education for elementary and secondary school programs, directly increasing educational funding.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill diverts funds from ICE and mandates selling detention warehouses, directly weakening immigration enforcement capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HRES 1431: Impeaching John Edwin Steele, Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution formally impeaches Senior District Judge John Edwin Steele of the Middle District of Florida for high crimes and misdemeanors. The primary allegation is that he released Miakel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national convicted of aircraft piracy, from an ICE detention facility despite the individual posing a special danger to the public. The text claims the judge ignored federal regulations allowing detention for dangerous aliens and prioritized case management backlogs over national security and public safety. By ordering the release within 24 hours, the resolution argues the judge denied the executive branch time to pursue appellate review and protect the community. Consequently, the House seeks to remove the judge from office based on this specific judicial decision.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill impeaches a judge for releasing a detained immigrant, signaling opposition to lenient immigration enforcement and support for stricter detention policies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9447: Getting Terrorist Fanatics Out Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Getting Terrorist Fanatics Out Act of 2026, amends existing immigration laws to allow for the immediate revocation of citizenship for individuals convicted of specific terrorist offenses. It directly affects naturalized U.S. citizens who are found guilty under sections 2339A or 2339B of the United States Code, which relate to providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations. Under the new provisions, the court handling the criminal conviction would automatically cancel the person's certificate of naturalization and declare their citizenship void without requiring a separate immigration hearing. The legislation grants criminal courts the authority to make this determination as part of the trial process for the underlying terrorist charges.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by enabling immediate citizenship revocation for terrorists, enhancing public safety and legal accountability.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism, limiting immigrant protections and access to full citizenship rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9361: Worst of the Worst Act

The Worst of the Worst Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public database within 180 days of enactment. This database will list released criminal aliens who are subject to mandatory detention, including their photos, names, physical descriptions, release dates, and locations. The system will allow the public to search for individuals by name or release jurisdiction to track their whereabouts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates a public database of released criminal aliens, enhancing surveillance and restricting privacy rights, which aligns with opposing criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates public tracking of released criminal aliens, increasing surveillance and limiting privacy protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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