Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1123: College Employment Accountability Act

This bill requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid to comply with U.S. immigration law regarding employment of unauthorized workers. Specifically, it mandates that institutions participate in the E-Verify program (which checks employment eligibility) and prohibits them from receiving federal funds if they violate immigration employment rules. The Department of Homeland Security will monitor E-Verify participation every six months and notify the Education Department if an institution fails to comply. This directly affects any accredited college or university seeking federal student aid or institutional grants under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify use by colleges, requiring compliance with federal immigration employment rules, thus enforcing federal enforcement policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5108: Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

HR 5108 prohibits U.S. states from receiving federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds if they issue driver licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, or if they restrict government entities from sharing immigration enforcement data with Homeland Security. States violating these rules must return unspent federal grant funds within 30 days and remain ineligible for future grants until they pass laws requiring driver license eligibility proof and permitting immigration data sharing. The bill directly affects states that currently issue licenses to undocumented immigrants or block information sharing with federal immigration authorities. It imposes concrete financial penalties rather than altering driver licensing rules themselves.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts driver licenses for undocumented immigrants and mandates data sharing with federal enforcement, directly limiting immigrant services and increasing state cooperation with immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 218: State Immigration Enforcement Act

HR 218, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, allows states and local governments to create and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations that mirror federal immigration law. It permits states to impose penalties (criminal or civil) for the same conduct prohibited under federal immigration law, but only if those penalties do not exceed the corresponding federal penalties. This bill directly affects states and local law enforcement agencies by giving them authority to enforce immigration-related violations through state-level penalties. The law does not change federal immigration law but establishes a framework for states to implement parallel enforcement mechanisms within defined limits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnables states to impose criminal/civil penalties for immigration violations mirroring federal law, increasing state-level enforcement authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 29: Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act expands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of certain property crimes like burglary, theft, or shoplifting by adding these offenses to existing immigration detention criteria. It requires the federal government to issue detainers for such individuals and take custody if not detained by local authorities. The bill also grants state attorneys general standing to sue federal officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement actions (like releasing detained immigrants) cause the state financial harm exceeding $100. This creates new legal pathways for states to challenge federal immigration decisions through expedited lawsuits.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for property crimes, increasing incarceration without reform, opposing criminal justice reform principles by expanding criminalization.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of property crimes, requiring federal detainers and increasing enforcement - directly restricts immigrant liberties via stricter detention policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3920: UASI Act

S 3920 (UASI Act) requires local governments applying for Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grants to allocate at least 30% of their total grant funds across specific national priority areas, including cybersecurity, soft target protection, and election security. Crucially, it mandates a minimum 10% allocation for "border crisis response and enforcement," which includes activities like cooperating with ICE on detainers, training law enforcement on immigration law, and developing shared technology systems with ICE. Grantees must also submit detailed justifications for border-related spending and certify compliance with DHS rules, including prohibitions on incentivizing illegal immigration. Failure to meet these allocations could result in funding holds, denial of future grants, or termination of current awards. The requirements apply to all UASI grants awarded for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates 10% UASI funds for ICE cooperation, border enforcement, and immigration law training - directly supports federal enforcement efforts per bill text.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates 30% grant allocation for cybersecurity as a national priority, directly advancing cybersecurity funding and protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 114: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to enhance cooperation between state/local law enforcement and 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 cooperate with immigration enforcement, increases federal detention space, and establishes training programs for law enforcement officers. It also creates legal immunity for officers following the law and expands a program to identify and remove criminal aliens from prisons. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies, federal immigration officials, and undocumented immigrants who are apprehended.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by treating immigration violations as criminal justice matters (NCIC database) and increases detention space, opposing reform by prioritizing enforcement over systemic change.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, creates database of violators, and funds enforcement - directly increases state-level immigration enforcement activity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 3, 2025

S 2974: SECURE Benefits Act of 2025

The SECURE Benefits Act of 2025 creates a new process for issuing temporary Social Security numbers to noncitizens with valid temporary work permits (e.g., H-2A visa holders). It requires the IRS to verify these individuals' active work authorization status before allowing them to claim tax benefits like the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, or Savers Credit. The bill adds a $5,000 penalty for claiming these credits based on expired or invalid work authorization, with exceptions for reasonable cause. This directly affects noncitizens seeking tax benefits who hold temporary work permits, ensuring only those with current authorization can access these credits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to tax benefits by requiring valid work authorization verification and imposing penalties for invalid status, directly limiting immigrant access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3507: Put American Students First Act

This bill enforces a federal law prohibiting states from offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants at public colleges. It requires colleges to verify students' immigration status using the DHS SAVE system annually and charge undocumented students the higher out-of-state rate instead. States that continue providing in-state tuition to undocumented students could lose federal education funding. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrant students in public colleges across 22 states and D.C., as well as the states and institutions currently offering these subsidies.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts undocumented students' access to in-state tuition at public colleges, requiring higher out-of-state rates and threatening federal education funding for non-compliant states.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts in-state tuition access for undocumented students, mandating higher out-of-state rates and potential loss of federal funds for non-compliant states.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4209: No Medicaid for Illegals Act

HR 4209, the "No Medicaid for Illegals Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for individuals without verified U.S. citizenship, nationality, or immigration status. It removes the current requirement for states to provide medical coverage while individuals verify their status, meaning states are no longer obligated to cover such individuals during verification periods. States may choose to continue coverage during these periods by electing an optional provision. The bill affects all states administering Medicaid and CHIP programs and would take effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens, eliminating federal coverage for undocumented individuals and removing state obligations to provide during verification, directly limiting healthcare access.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens without verified status, restricting immigrant access to healthcare services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2708: Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

This bill amends immigration law to expand mandatory detention for non-citizen immigrants convicted of specific property crimes. It adds trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of offenses that trigger detention under Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, alongside burglary and serious bodily injury. Non-citizen immigrants convicted of these crimes would now face automatic detention without bond, rather than potentially being released pending removal proceedings. The key change modifies existing detention criteria to include these three property crimes as grounds for mandatory immigration detention.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for property crimes (vandalism, arson), adding offenses to trigger automatic detention without bond, increasing criminalization and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory detention for property crimes, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement under Section 236(c).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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