Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 2060: No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill blocks federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from being awarded to any state or local government that qualifies as a "sanctuary jurisdiction." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as one with policies that prevent sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with immigration detainer requests, *except* when officials are protecting crime victims or witnesses. To receive CDBG funds, jurisdictions must certify they are not sanctuary jurisdictions and will remain so during the grant period. The law directly affects cities or counties with such policies by withholding a key source of federal funding for community projects like housing and infrastructure.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill defunds CDBG, a key federal housing development program, for sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting funding for affordable housing initiatives.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds jurisdictions with sanctuary policies limiting federal immigration cooperation, mandating compliance with detainers per bill's definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6608: SHIELD Act of 2025

The SHIELD Act of 2025 withholds federal funding from states or local governments that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal officers for lawful immigration enforcement actions. It directly affects jurisdictions (like cities or counties) that interfere with federal immigration enforcement, such as by blocking ICE operations. The law requires the Attorney General and DHS to determine violations, then blocks all federal grants and contracts for the affected jurisdiction during the fiscal year. Funding withheld is reallocated to compliant jurisdictions, and restoration requires written assurances that interference will stop.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds jurisdictions blocking federal immigration enforcement by withholding federal grants, directly restricting government spending as a penalty.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by withholding funds for interference, directly limiting sanctuary policies and immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 5, 2025

S 3113: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

This bill adds new grounds for denying entry (inadmissibility) and for deporting non-citizens (deportability) based on fraud against U.S. government programs or unlawful receipt of public benefits. Specifically, it amends immigration law to make individuals inadmissible upon entry or deportable if convicted of, or admitting to, defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving federal, state, or local public benefits (as defined in existing welfare law). The provision applies to both the fraud itself and conspiracy to commit it. It directly affects non-citizens who have committed these specific offenses, potentially impacting their ability to enter the U.S. or remain in the country.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill expands deportable offenses for fraud/public benefit misuse, restricting immigrant access and increasing enforcement against non-citizens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 212: POLICE Act of 2025

This bill amends immigration law to make non-citizens subject to deportation if convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder while they were performing official duties, due to their duties, or because of their status. It defines "assault" under local law and expands "law enforcement officer" to include those preventing, investigating, or prosecuting crimes. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of such deportations to Congress and the public. The policy directly affects non-citizens convicted of qualifying assaults against covered personnel, with no new enforcement mechanisms beyond existing deportation procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by mandating deportation for non-citizens assaulting law enforcement, increasing penalties for such offenses under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands deportation for non-citizens assaulting law enforcement, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement under immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3984: Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

HR 3984, the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, would expand the circumstances under which immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. can be quickly removed without a full immigration court hearing. The bill removes specific exceptions that previously prevented expedited removal for certain individuals, including those who have been physically present in the U.S. for two continuous years or have certain medical conditions. Key changes include eliminating references to existing exemptions (like the "2-year presence" requirement) and broadening the definition of inadmissibility to simply "under section 212" of immigration law. This policy change directly affects new immigrants at the border who are deemed inadmissible under these expanded criteria.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands expedited removal without court hearings, eliminating protections for long-term residents and medical cases, increasing removal speed and enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3488: Asylum Reform and Loophole Closure Act

This bill amends key provisions of U.S. immigration law to tighten asylum eligibility requirements. It requires asylum seekers to have attempted to seek protection in transit countries (unless denied protection there), raises the standard for credible fear claims from "significant possibility" to "more likely than not," and adds new grounds for permanent ineligibility (including unlawful entry and visa fraud). It also specifies that families may be detained together for up to 180 days during expedited removal or asylum proceedings. The changes directly affect individuals seeking asylum who entered the U.S. after transiting through other countries or who have immigration violations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationTightens asylum eligibility, raises credible fear standard, adds ineligibility grounds (unlawful entry, visa fraud), and allows family detention - restricting access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1817: Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

This bill expands the U.S. government's authority to quickly remove non-citizens without a full hearing. It directly affects individuals deemed inadmissible under specific immigration categories (like visa violations or health-related issues under Section 212(a)(6) or (7)). Key provisions include replacing "Attorney General" with "Secretary of Homeland Security" in removal procedures, raising the evidence standard from "significant possibility" to "clear and convincing evidence," and granting the Secretary broad, unreviewable discretion to apply expedited removal to more cases. The changes streamline removal processes for certain non-citizens without judicial review, shifting authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands expedited removal without full hearings, raising enforcement speed and reducing due process for non-citizens under immigration categories.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 6057: Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add new grounds for deporting non-citizens. It makes any non-citizen deportable if they have been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors (under either state or federal law) after entering the United States. The key provision expands deportation eligibility beyond previous standards by explicitly including state misdemeanor convictions alongside federal offenses. This change directly affects non-citizens with specific criminal records, potentially increasing deportation risks for those with certain convictions. The policy alters the legal standard for removal but does not change sentencing or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands deportation grounds to include state misdemeanor convictions, increasing enforcement and limiting immigrant protections per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 2, 2025

HR 2606: Stop Importing Terrorism Act

HR 2606, the "Stop Importing Terrorism Act," repeals a specific exception in immigration law that previously allowed certain individuals to enter the U.S. under terrorism-related grounds. It directly affects aliens who were admitted under this repealed exception between January 20, 2021, and the bill's enactment date. The bill makes these individuals deportable, removing their legal status. This is a procedural change to immigration enforcement, not a new policy affecting broader groups.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill repeals exception allowing certain aliens to enter under terrorism grounds, making them deportable and removing legal status. This restricts immigration enforcement and limits protections for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3606: Fraud Accountability Act

This bill changes U.S. immigration law to make certain fraud convictions deportable without requiring a minimum fraud loss amount. It targets immigrants (aliens) convicted of fraud against any private individual, fund, corporation, or government entity, removing the previous threshold for deportation. It also adds provisions to revoke citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of such fraud crimes, requiring courts to cancel their naturalization certificates. The changes apply to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, if not previously charged before the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMakes fraud convictions deportable without minimum loss threshold, revoking citizenship for naturalized citizens. Restricts immigrant protections by expanding deportation grounds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Enforcement

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