Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6854: No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act

HR 6854, the "No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act," would remove all federal public benefit eligibility for non-citizens under current law. It amends the 1996 welfare law by eliminating exceptions that previously allowed certain non-citizens (like "qualified aliens") to access benefits such as cash assistance and unemployment benefits. The bill repeals existing provisions that permitted limited eligibility and explicitly states non-citizens are ineligible for all federal public benefits. This change would directly affect non-citizens without specific immigration statuses, removing their access to programs like SNAP (food stamps) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) that were previously available under limited circumstances.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRemoves federal public benefit access for non-citizens, restricting immigrant services per bill's explicit language95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly removes unemployment benefits eligibility for non-citizens, restricting a core employment benefit under Labor & Employment policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Unemployment

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2025

S 916: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

S 916 prohibits the detention of pregnant, lactating, or postpartum noncitizens in immigration custody, requiring their immediate release except in rare cases involving credible safety threats. It bans all physical restraints during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, with strict limits on exceptions. The bill mandates access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including prenatal care, labor services, and postpartum support, while requiring facilities to provide medical consent and maintain detailed reporting on detention practices. These provisions apply directly to noncitizens held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits shackling/detention of pregnant immigrants in custody, mandates reproductive healthcare access - directly advances criminal justice reform by protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing rights within correctional systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive reproductive healthcare access (prenatal, labor, postpartum) for detained pregnant women, protecting patient rights during critical health periods.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits detaining pregnant immigrants, bans restraints, mandates reproductive healthcare - directly protects vulnerable immigrant rights in custody.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Substance Abuse Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 355: Justice for Jocelyn Act

HR 355, the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," restricts the use of Alternatives to Detention (ATD) programs for immigrants in U.S. immigration proceedings. It requires that detention beds be fully occupied, no detention options remain, and all reasonable efforts to detain have been exhausted before an immigrant can be released under ATD. The bill mandates continuous GPS tracking for all ATD participants throughout immigration proceedings and until removal, plus a nightly curfew (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) requiring them to stay at a designated home address. Violating release conditions triggers automatic removal in absentia without further court hearing. This directly affects immigrants eligible for ATD, altering how they are monitored and held during immigration cases.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts ATD programs by mandating full detention beds, GPS tracking, and curfew, increasing enforcement and limiting immigrant release options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

S 3805, the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026, requires state and local government officials to provide "reasonable advance notice" to federal immigration authorities about the release of non-citizens convicted of crimes. It specifically prohibits officials from blocking such notice through policies or actions, targeting jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Violations carry criminal penalties: up to 25 years in prison for releases involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors, 5-10 years for serious violent felonies, and 30 days-6 months for other crimes. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement officials who implement policies restricting immigration cooperation. It does not change existing immigration laws but adds penalties for obstructing their enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, directly opposing sanctuary policies that limit such cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 84: Sarah's Law

This bill requires mandatory detention for certain noncitizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury, specifically those who entered without inspection, had a revoked temporary visa, or fall under specific immigration categories. It directly affects noncitizens facing such criminal charges and crime victims or their families. Key provisions mandate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify victims (or their families if deceased) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill also clarifies that these requirements do not override existing victim rights under other laws.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory detention for noncitizens in violent crime cases reduces judicial discretion and expands enforcement, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for noncitizens with specific criminal charges, increasing state-level immigration enforcement against immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2350: Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep all personal information from DACA applications confidential. It prohibits sharing this data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or state/local law enforcement for any purpose other than administering the DACA program. Limited exceptions allow sharing only to prevent fraud, address specific national security threats, or investigate felonies unrelated to immigration status. The law directly protects DACA applicants and recipients by preventing their personal details from being used against them by law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement access to DACA data, protecting civil rights by preventing immigration-related criminal justice system involvement. Aligns with 'protects civil rights' indicator.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits DHS from sharing DACA data with ICE/CBP/local enforcement, protecting DREAMers from deportation risks and limiting immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates DHS confidentiality of DACA data, preventing unauthorized sharing with agencies - directly protects personal data privacy under technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4748: Agriculture Workforce Reform Act of 2025

HR 4748, the Agriculture Workforce Reform Act of 2025, creates a pathway for certain agricultural workers to obtain temporary nonimmigrant status. It directly affects undocumented workers who performed agricultural labor in the U.S. for at least two years between January 2021 and their departure or removal, provided they did not unlawfully receive public benefits. Key provisions waive past inadmissibility grounds, grant immunity from prosecution for prior immigration violations for both workers and employers, and require a $2,500 fee per applicant and employer. The temporary status allows up to three years of work authorization, renewable in three-year increments, during a three-year covered period starting from the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to temporary status for undocumented agricultural workers, waives inadmissibility, and grants immunity from prosecution, directly advancing immigrant rights and integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 992: PATROL Act

HR 992, the PATROL Act, prohibits the federal Attorney General from suing states that build border barriers (like walls or fences) to prevent illegal entry or protect state territory. It specifically blocks civil lawsuits under existing border laws (33 U.S.C. 401/403) against states for such barrier projects. The bill defines key terms like "barrier" (including walls or fences) and "immigration laws" to clarify its scope. This directly affects states constructing border infrastructure and limits federal legal actions against those efforts. The bill does not create new border policies but changes the legal landscape for state-led border security measures.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks federal lawsuits against states building border barriers, strengthening state immigration enforcement efforts per bill's prohibition on AG lawsuits under border laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 707: Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2025

HR 707, the "Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2025," would amend U.S. immigration law to make illegal voting by non-citizens a basis for deportation. Specifically, it adds "voting in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation" to the definition of an "aggravated felony" under immigration law. This change would make non-citizens who vote illegally in U.S. elections inadmissible (preventing entry) and deportable (allowing removal). The bill directly affects non-citizens who participate in elections where they lack voting eligibility under applicable law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMakes non-citizen voting illegal a deportable offense, increasing enforcement and restricting immigrant rights per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5340: To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.

HR 5340 prohibits the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and public housing agencies from sharing tenant records with immigration authorities for immigration enforcement purposes. It directly affects all HUD housing program participants (including renters and applicants, regardless of immigration status) by requiring HUD to obtain written consent or a language-proficient request from the individual before disclosing their records. Key provisions include banning disclosure without consent, preventing HUD from forcing public housing agencies to share records, and mandating a 90-day compliance report to Congress detailing record security and past sharing practices. The bill aims to protect housing privacy by ensuring immigration enforcement cannot access sensitive tenant information held by HUD without explicit individual authorization.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits HUD from sharing tenant records with immigration authorities without consent, strengthening tenant privacy and protections in housing programs for all participants.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits HUD from sharing tenant records with immigration authorities, limiting federal enforcement cooperation and protecting immigrants' housing privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits HUD from disclosing tenant records to immigration authorities without consent, directly protecting data privacy as a technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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