The Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026 would repeal a 1996 federal law that currently prohibits states and local governments from restricting their employees' ability to share immigration status information with federal immigration authorities. By repealing this requirement, the bill would allow states and localities to set their own policies on whether and when to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, giving them more control over how their police departments, schools, and other agencies handle immigration-related information. The bill's supporters argue this change respects constitutional limits on federal power over state operations and would help rebuild trust between immigrant communities and local institutions like law enforcement, which they contend is necessary for public safety and emergency response. The legislation does not prevent states from voluntarily sharing information with federal immigration authorities if they choose to do so, nor does it limit the federal government's own immigration enforcement powers. The bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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