This bill makes it a federal crime for state and local government officials to block or limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement requests, specifically targeting policies that prevent authorities from getting advance notice before immigration detainees are released from custody. The law would apply criminal penalties to senior government officials who knowingly obstruct these notification requirements, with sentences ranging from 30 days to 25 years depending on the severity of the crime the detainee committed—the longest sentences (10-25 years) reserved for cases involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors. The bill affects state and local government executives, law enforcement agencies, and detention facilities that currently operate under "sanctuary" policies limiting immigration enforcement cooperation. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation, which was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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