This bill would penalize states that issue driver licenses to people without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, and states that restrict sharing immigration enforcement information with federal authorities. States that violate these conditions would be required to return any unspent federal Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to the U.S. Treasury within 30 days and become ineligible to receive these grants until they change their policies. The bill defines "immigration enforcement information" as data about individuals' citizenship or immigration status, as well as the dates, times, and locations of their release from detention or incarceration. The legislation targets law enforcement funding to pressure states to align their driver license practices with federal immigration requirements and increase information sharing with the Department of Homeland Security.
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