The No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026 would eliminate immigration detainers, which are requests that allow federal immigration authorities to hold individuals in local jails beyond their release dates pending immigration proceedings. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from issuing or enforcing these detainers, either directly or through agreements with local law enforcement agencies. This would affect immigration enforcement practices nationwide, as local police and jail officials would no longer be able to hold people based on immigration detainer requests. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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