Breaking: Senate GOP advances bills to block grants, force ICE cooperation, and allow lawsuits against “sanctuary” jurisdictions — led by Cruz, Banks & Budd. What do you think? Comment. Source: Congress.gov (congress.gov)
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Senate Republicans are advancing bills to ban sanctuary jurisdictions by denying federal grants, requiring local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and enabling civil lawsuits against jurisdictions that ignore detainer requests. Sponsors include Sens. Ted Cruz and Jim Banks and a GOP group led by Sen. Ted Budd; companion House measures have been introduced. Proposed measures would strip specific grants (including Community Development Block Grants), mandate information sharing and detention cooperation, and create private causes of action for victims of crimes by undocumented immigrants. Bills were introduced in 2025 and are under Judiciary and appropriations review as Republicans seek floor votes. (congress.gov)
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Senate Republicans, reportedly coordinating with the White House, are advancing legislation to ban sanctuary cities and states and to make local politicians who defy federal immigration laws potentially subject to federal criminal liability. Sponsors say the bills would prohibit sanctuary policies, strip federal grants, and permit federal enforcement actions against jurisdictions that refuse cooperation. House Republicans have already moved related measures and DHS/DOJ officials are escalating pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions. Opponents say the proposal risks unconstitutional federal commandeering of state and local officials under the Tenth Amendment and will prompt legal challenges and political fights in the Senate and debate. (banks.senate.gov)
