Bill would jail officials who block immigration release notices
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Sponsor: Lindsey Graham · Senator · SC
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Official title: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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A new federal crime would jail state and local officials who block 48-hour release notices to immigration authorities, with penalties up to 25 years.
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What does this do?
The "End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026" would criminalize it for top state or local officials to knowingly stop agencies from giving DHS at least 48 hours' notice before releasing an immigrant charged with or convicted of a crime. Penalties range from 30 days to 25 years in prison depending on the underlying crime's severity, plus possible fines.
Who does it affect?
This targets governors, mayors, police chiefs, sheriffs, and other senior officials in jurisdictions with sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Why does it matter?
The bill would shift the balance of power between federal immigration enforcement and local governments' authority to set their own law enforcement priorities, drawing sharply different reactions from supporters and critics of sanctuary policies.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Feb 10, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.