Bill · H.R. 4838· House(119-HR-4838)
ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Establishing Responsibility for Illegals' Crimes and Adding Deterrence and Accountability for Mayors' Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025," aims to create criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities. It targets instances where an undocumented immigrant commits a murder within the mayor's jurisdiction. If a mayor's sanctuary policy materially restricted cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and contributed to the failure to detain the individual, the mayor could be charged with criminal negligence resulting in manslaughter. Convicted mayors would face up to seven years in prison, fines, and mandatory removal from office. The Attorney General would hold exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute these offenses.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal authority by granting the Attorney General exclusive power to prosecute local mayors.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill encourages cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by penalizing mayors who restrict it.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill creates clear legal consequences for local policy decisions regarding immigration.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill diminishes local municipal authority by imposing federal criminal liability for sanctuary policies.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill increases the pressure on local jurisdictions to assist in the detention and removal of undocumented immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill's focus on detention and removal may negatively impact immigrant communities, which often include Hispanic populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Local Officials: By establishing criminal negligence for manslaughter (Section 2, Subsection 1), the bill seeks to hold mayors accountable if their sanctuary policies are found to have contributed to a murder by an undocumented immigrant.
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Deterrence through Penalties: The bill imposes strict penalties, including imprisonment for up to seven years and mandatory removal from public office (Section 2, Subsection 2), which is intended to deter mayors from maintaining sanctuary policies.
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Clarification of Policy Impact: The act defines how a policy contributes to a crime, stating that a policy "directly and foreseeably contributed" if it created a substantial risk that an undocumented immigrant could avoid detention or removal (Section 2, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal Liability for Mayors: Mayors of political subdivisions that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement could face criminal charges, including prison time and fines (Section 2, Subsection 1 and 2).
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Mandatory Removal from Office: A conviction under this act results in the mandatory removal or disqualification of a mayor from their public office (Section 2, Subsection 2).
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Prosecutorial Authority: The Attorney General is granted exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute these specific offenses (Section 3, Subsection a).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Urban Residents-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+1Increase States Rights-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House