S. 185In Committee
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Authorize victims of certain felonies committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions that do not honor specific DHS detainer and release notification requests
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorize victims of certain felonies committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions that do not honor specific DHS detainer and release notification requests
Key points
- Authorize victim lawsuits
- Prohibit liability for detainer compliance
- Limit jurisdiction immunity
- Deem complying jurisdictions DHS agents
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedImmigration