What does Preamble of Sanctuary City Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To authorize private enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sanctuary City Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Sanctuary City Accountability Act.

What does PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAWS. of Sanctuary City Accountability Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a private right of action. A U.S. citizen may sue a sanctuary jurisdiction if an alien located within that jurisdiction commits a crime against them or an immediate family member, regardless of where the crime occurs. Units of local government cannot be held liable for enforcing state-imposed laws, ordinances, or policies. A 'sanctuary jurisdiction' is defined as a state or local government with practices obstructing immigration enforcement or shielding criminals from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Examples of sanctuary jurisdiction practices include refusing to comply with ICE detainers, imposing conditions on compliance, denying ICE access to incarcerated aliens, or impeding communication with federal immigration officers.

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Sanctuary City Accountability Act

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Darrell Issa (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a private right of action allowing U.S. citizens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions if an alien within that jurisdiction commits a crime against them or their immediate family.
The bill defines 'sanctuary jurisdiction' as a state or local government with practices that obstruct immigration enforcement or shield criminals from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Local governments are not liable for enforcing state-imposed laws, ordinances, or policies under this act.

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