HR. 611In Committee
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Establishes a private right of action against sanctuary jurisdictions for certain crimes involving aliens and limits liability for jurisdictions that honor DHS detainer requests
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a private right of action against sanctuary jurisdictions for certain crimes involving aliens and limits liability for jurisdictions that honor DHS detainer requests
Key points
- Authorize lawsuits against jurisdictions
- Limit immunity for grant recipients
- Limit liability for detainer compliance
- Designate complying jurisdictions as DHS agents
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-22 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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