Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2106: SECURE Act

The SECURE Act creates a new pathway for certain foreign nationals to adjust to lawful permanent resident status without leaving the United States. It primarily affects individuals who have been continuously present in the U.S. for at least three years and qualify under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including those who previously had TPS or were granted deferred enforced departure. The bill allows eligible applicants to apply for permanent residency, provides work authorization while applications are pending, and protects the confidentiality of application information. It also includes provisions for spouses and children of qualifying applicants to adjust their status, and requires new reporting for countries whose TPS designation is terminated. The law includes specific eligibility requirements related to criminal background checks and continuous physical presence.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to permanent residency for TPS holders, enabling legal status without deportation risk, aligning with immigrant rights protection and integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6149: FAIR Act

The FAIR Act requires immigration detention centers to provide detained immigrants with access to forms needed to contact their congressional representatives, including a Privacy Waiver form (ICE Form 60-001) and a Congressional Privacy Release form, upon written request. Detainees must receive these forms and a multilingual handbook explaining constituent services within 90 days of the bill’s enactment, with the handbook provided in their language or via interpreter. Centers must notify the detainee’s congressional office within seven days of a request and allow access to communication tools like computers and printers for ongoing contact. Failure to comply allows detainees to file complaints or sue in federal court, with enforcement mechanisms detailed in the bill. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides detained immigrants access to forms and multilingual handbook to contact representatives, enhancing communication rights and services per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4483: State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025

This bill requires states and local governments to reimburse the federal government for costs when they obstruct lawful federal immigration enforcement, leading to military deployments. Specifically, if a state fails to cooperate with immigration operations (like refusing detainer requests), the Secretary of Defense must send the state a bill for expenses like military personnel travel, lodging, and equipment transport. States have 180 days to pay the invoice, or the President may withhold federal grants to offset the unpaid amount. The bill targets reimbursement for deployments triggered by state noncooperation, not for routine enforcement. It does not change immigration law but shifts costs to jurisdictions that impede federal operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement via financial penalties for non-compliance, directly opposing state-level restrictions on federal enforcement operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1821: HELD Act

The HELD Act would deny federal funding to states and local governments that fail to comply with federal immigration detainers. It specifically targets jurisdictions with policies preventing law enforcement from (1) promptly sharing an immigrant's release date with the Department of Homeland Security or (2) holding an immigrant for up to 48 hours to facilitate transfer to federal custody. Federal funds for any project or activity in such jurisdictions would be withheld starting in the fiscal year after the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects state and local governments that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly withholds federal funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, defunding state/local projects as a policy enforcement mechanism.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with federal detainers by withholding funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, directly opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3142: I–VETS Act

S 3142 (I-VETS Act) requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to automatically identify immigrants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces (active duty or active reserve status) when they apply for immigration benefits or face enforcement proceedings. It mandates DHS to annotate immigration records to reflect military service and track outcomes for these individuals. The bill explicitly prohibits using this military service information for immigration removal proceedings. This directly affects immigrant veterans and applicants seeking benefits, creating a system to recognize their service within immigration processing.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExplicitly prohibits using military service for removal proceedings, protecting veteran immigrants from deportation based on service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates recognition of military service in immigration records and prohibits using it for removal proceedings, directly supporting veteran recognition and protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2401: 287(g) Program Protection Act

This bill strengthens the federal 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement. It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to approve state/local requests for 287(g) agreements unless there is a compelling reason to deny them, prohibits limiting the number of agreements, and prevents arbitrary termination of existing agreements without due process. The bill also mandates annual public reports tracking participation, outcomes (like arrests and removals), compliance with training standards, and reasons for any agreement terminations. Additionally, it clarifies funding for the program by adding 287(g) expenses to the Breached Bond/Detention Fund and requires DHS to establish uniform training standards aligned with federal law enforcement training.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DHS approval of 287(g) agreements, requiring state-local cooperation with ICE enforcement, directly increasing state immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7105: Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026

HR 7105, the Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026, authorizes the President to declare an "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border and suspend entry for individuals unlawfully crossing the border during such a declaration. It makes these individuals ineligible for immigration relief like asylum (section 208) or protection under other provisions during the declared period, while requiring them to provide entry information or face immediate removal. The bill also grants authorities to repel the invasion, detain or remove involved individuals, and prohibits court reviews of these determinations (except for citizenship claims). These provisions expire when the President ends the declared invasion.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill denies asylum eligibility and mandates immediate removal for unlawful border crossers, restricting immigrant protections and enforcement measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 5005: Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal database identifying state or local governments that conflict with immigration enforcement laws. It prohibits federal funding for any jurisdiction listed in this database, which includes entities that block cooperation with immigration detainers, restrict arrests of certain immigrants, or prevent officials from interviewing incarcerated individuals about immigration status. The database must be updated quarterly and made public within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This directly affects local governments that have policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by withholding funds from jurisdictions blocking detainers or restricting immigrant arrests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 64: Grant’s Law

Grant's Law This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the individual deportable or inadmissible. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the individual to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the individual is not in such authority's custody. If the individual is not convicted of crimes for which the individual was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the individual until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for deportable crimes, increasing immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2594: IEIS Act

The IEIS Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other authorized immigration enforcement personnel to visibly display their last name, a unique identifier, agency name, and face during public immigration enforcement activities like stops, arrests, or raids. This applies to officers performing "immigration enforcement functions" but excludes undercover operations, high-risk tactical situations (e.g., active shooter responses), or mandated face coverings. The bill also allows federal agencies to reimburse covered employees - defined as immigration officers and their immediate family members living with them - for privacy-enhancing services (e.g., software masking personal information) up to 100% of costs. It directly affects immigration enforcement staff and their families by mandating transparency during public duties while providing tools to protect their personal data.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by requiring visible identification during immigration enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates transparency for federal immigration enforcement to increase accountability and protect immigrant rights during public enforcement activities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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