Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

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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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 2931: Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate all its regional, district, and local offices out of jurisdictions classified as "sanctuary jurisdictions" - defined as areas with policies restricting sharing of immigration information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with certain immigration detainer requests. Offices must be moved within 60 days to a location outside a sanctuary jurisdiction, and operations must pause during relocation. The bill excludes jurisdictions with policies protecting crime victims or witnesses from being deemed sanctuary jurisdictions. It directly affects SBA offices (excluding headquarters) in 37 states and localities with such policies, mandating their physical relocation.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates SBA office relocation from 'sanctuary jurisdictions' (areas limiting federal immigration cooperation), punishing such areas by removing federal services. This opposes sanctuary policies and mandates cooperation with federal immigrati...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Small Business

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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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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2025

S 2149: Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

This bill removes immigration status barriers to health care for lawfully present immigrants and those with Federally authorized presence (like deferred action). It requires states to cover all lawfully present individuals in Medicaid and CHIP, expands ACA exchange eligibility for undocumented people with authorized presence, and allows states to opt into covering undocumented children in CHIP. Key provisions amend the Social Security Act to eliminate citizenship requirements for Medicaid/CHIP and treat Federally authorized presence as equivalent to lawfully present for ACA subsidies. The bill does not automatically cover all undocumented people but creates a state option to extend coverage to undocumented individuals meeting income criteria.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid/CHIP coverage to lawfully present immigrants and undocumented children with authorized presence, removing immigration barriers to healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves immigration status barriers for healthcare access, requires Medicaid/CHIP coverage for lawfully present immigrants, and expands ACA eligibility for undocumented people with authorized presence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 2056: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from maintaining policies that block government officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainers. It specifically requires DC to share citizenship/immigration data and honor detainer requests under federal law, except when an individual is a crime victim or witness. The law directly affects DC government entities, officials, and policies, mandating cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It does not change DC's authority to protect crime victims but eliminates existing sanctuary-like restrictions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DC to share immigration data and honor federal detainers, requiring cooperation with federal enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HRES 1030: To end ICE abuse.

HRES 1030 is a non-binding House resolution (not a bill) calling for systemic reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It proposes concrete actions including ending qualified immunity for ICE agents, requiring body cameras and visible identification for officers, mandating independent investigations into use-of-force incidents, and replacing ICE with a new Department of Justice agency subject to civilian oversight. The resolution directly affects ICE operations, federal officials, and individuals in immigration custody by demanding accountability for alleged misconduct and structural changes to enforcement practices. It does not create new law but urges the House to take specific actions like opposing DHS funding and repealing $75 billion in ICE appropriations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds qualified immunity, mandates body cameras/investigations, and requires civilian oversight for ICE - directly enhancing law enforcement accountability in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill directly targets ICE abuse through reforms like ending qualified immunity, body cameras, and civilian oversight to protect immigrants from enforcement misconduct.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 3670: End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

This bill prohibits federal funding from being used to provide benefits to refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants. It specifically blocks funds for programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and food stamps (SNAP) when serving these groups, as well as other federal benefits, subsidies, or services. The law directly affects noncitizens in the U.S. without legal status, refugees, and asylees by denying them access to these federal programs. It amends existing law to prevent the use of appropriated funds for these purposes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly blocks Medicaid funding for refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants, restricting healthcare access for these groups.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill cuts federal funding for housing assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid that support low-income housing stability for vulnerable populations including refugees and asylees75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly blocks federal funding for TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP for refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants, directly restricting access to essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4078: Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act of 2025

HR 4078 requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to create a public online database tracking details about individuals in detention. The database must include detention authority, duration, location (with limited exceptions), transfers, removal orders, demographic data (like nationality and age), disciplinary actions, and specific details about non-traditional detention sites (such as military bases, tribal lands, or overseas locations). It mandates daily updates to the database while prohibiting personally identifiable information, and requires ICE to publish reports on unresolved recommendations from oversight offices. The bill also prohibits cuts to the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This directly affects individuals in ICE custody and provides transparency to the public about detention practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates transparency in immigration detention via public database, requiring oversight of detention conditions and mistreatment - aligning with criminal justice reform goals of accountability and civil rights protection.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates ICE transparency in detention tracking to prevent mistreatment, aligning with immigrant rights protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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