Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10222: No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill would prohibit any state or local government designated as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" from receiving grant funds distributed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A jurisdiction is defined as a sanctuary if it has laws, policies, or practices that restrict officials from sharing information about an individual's immigration status or from complying with federal requests to detain or notify about the release of individuals. The funding restriction would apply to grants distributed 180 days after the bill's enactment. To determine which jurisdictions qualify for this ineligibility, the HUD Secretary is required to consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits HUD grant funds for sanctuary jurisdictions, directly restricting housing development and assistance funding based on immigration policy.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill penalizes sanctuary jurisdictions by cutting HUD funds, restricting local protections for immigrants and limiting their access to housing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5371: Stopping Border Surges Act

The Stopping Border Surges Act proposes significant changes to U.S. immigration law regarding unaccompanied children and asylum seekers. It mandates that unaccompanied alien children be repatriated to their home countries if they do not meet specific criteria, while also allowing for the detention of families who entered the country together for misdemeanor border-crossing charges. For asylum applicants, the bill restricts eligibility to those arriving at designated ports of entry and shortens the deadline to file an application from one year to six months. It introduces a "safe third country" provision that can bar asylum claims if an individual transited through another nation without seeking protection there first. Additionally, the legislation requires audio or video recording of expedited removal interviews, imposes criminal penalties for asylum fraud, and terminates asylum status if an individual voluntarily returns to their home country.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates detention for misdemeanor border-crossing charges and restricts asylum eligibility, expanding criminalization within the justice system.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates repatriation of unaccompanied children, allows detention for border crossing, and restricts asylum eligibility, significantly limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10259: DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026

The DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to consult with local officials and community members before building or leasing any immigration detention facility. The bill mandates that the department assess potential impacts on local infrastructure, such as water, power, and roads, while holding public meetings and allowing a 60-day period for public comment. Additionally, it prohibits the construction of new facilities in municipalities that have officially banned them and forbids using military bases or converting non-residential structures like warehouses into detention centers. The legislation also requires coordination with local health authorities to create protocols for treating and containing contagious disease outbreaks within these facilities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal immigration enforcement by mandating community consultation and prohibiting new detention facilities in certain municipalities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5325: Delaney Hall Closure Act

The Delaney Hall Closure Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to stop all immigration detention operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, within 90 days of the law's enactment. The bill prohibits the Department from entering into any new contracts or agreements to use this facility for detaining individuals in federal custody. Additionally, it mandates the termination of existing operational contracts for the center, limiting the government's financial liability to payments for services already rendered before the termination takes effect.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates the closure of a federal immigration detention center and prohibits new contracts for detaining individuals, directly limiting immigration enforcement infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5337: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens who are facing removal from the United States. The bill removes time limits on detention during removal proceedings and allows for indefinite detention after a final order is issued if specific conditions, such as national security threats or public safety risks, are certified by government officials. It restricts access to bond hearings for many detainees, requiring them instead to prove they are not flight risks or community threats through clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the legislation establishes administrative review processes that permit detention beyond standard removal periods if an individual fails to cooperate with deportation efforts or poses a continuing danger.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits, and restricts bond hearings, which limits due process rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits on detention, and restricts bond access, significantly limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9659: Fund Schools, Not ICE Act

The Fund Schools, Not ICE Act directs unspent funds originally allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be transferred to the Department of Education for use in elementary and secondary school programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to sell eleven specific immigration detention warehouses that were purchased between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. These measures aim to redirect financial resources from immigration enforcement toward educational initiatives while mandating the disposal of recently acquired detention facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects funds from ICE to the Department of Education for elementary and secondary school programs, directly increasing educational funding.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill diverts funds from ICE and mandates selling detention warehouses, directly weakening immigration enforcement capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HRES 1431: Impeaching John Edwin Steele, Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution formally impeaches Senior District Judge John Edwin Steele of the Middle District of Florida for high crimes and misdemeanors. The primary allegation is that he released Miakel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national convicted of aircraft piracy, from an ICE detention facility despite the individual posing a special danger to the public. The text claims the judge ignored federal regulations allowing detention for dangerous aliens and prioritized case management backlogs over national security and public safety. By ordering the release within 24 hours, the resolution argues the judge denied the executive branch time to pursue appellate review and protect the community. Consequently, the House seeks to remove the judge from office based on this specific judicial decision.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill impeaches a judge for releasing a detained immigrant, signaling opposition to lenient immigration enforcement and support for stricter detention policies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9361: Worst of the Worst Act

The Worst of the Worst Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public database within 180 days of enactment. This database will list released criminal aliens who are subject to mandatory detention, including their photos, names, physical descriptions, release dates, and locations. The system will allow the public to search for individuals by name or release jurisdiction to track their whereabouts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates a public database of released criminal aliens, enhancing surveillance and restricting privacy rights, which aligns with opposing criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates public tracking of released criminal aliens, increasing surveillance and limiting privacy protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

This bill, titled the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, aims to strengthen border security and reform immigration enforcement by directing the Department of Homeland Security to resume and complete the construction of a physical border wall, expand the use of surveillance technology, and increase staffing levels for Border Patrol agents. It also imposes stricter rules on asylum eligibility and employment authorization for applicants, mandates the reopening of specific immigration detention facilities, and requires the return of individuals arriving from contiguous foreign countries to those nations while their claims are processed. Additionally, the legislation expands penalties for visa overstays, limits the use of certain digital tools like the CBP One app, and includes provisions to reduce funding for organizations that facilitate illegal entry or provide services to inadmissible aliens.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts asylum eligibility, mandates stricter enforcement, and limits immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9288: TIMEOUT Act

The TIMEOUT Act requires federal agencies to move their nonessential administrative offices out of sanctuary jurisdictions within 90 days of the law's enactment. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or local area that restricts officials from sharing immigration information or complying with federal detainer requests. The bill also prohibits these agencies from leasing, renewing, or using federal funds for new office space in such locations. Additionally, the General Services Administration must identify affected offices and submit a report to Congress detailing the relocation status and associated costs within one year.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts federal agency operations in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement, thereby weakening law enforcement capabilities and limiting criminal justice cooperation.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal agency operations in sanctuary jurisdictions, effectively penalizing states that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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