Bill · H.R. 7423· House(119-HR-7423)
No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026" aims to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. It seeks to strengthen requirements for sharing information between local governments and Federal immigration authorities. The bill prohibits State and local policies that restrict the sharing of information regarding immigration or citizenship status. It also establishes specific requirements for notifying the Department of Homeland Security about the release of individuals from criminal custody. Additionally, the Act provides immunity to law enforcement officers performing these duties. Finally, it outlines enforcement measures through civil actions and grant eligibility.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill mandates that states and local governments comply with federal information sharing requirements.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens federal control by mandating information sharing and cooperation from local authorities.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill mandates higher levels of monitoring, information sharing, and potential detention for immigrants.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6
The bill restricts the ability of states and local subdivisions to enact their own privacy or information-sharing policies.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill increases the likelihood of identification and detention for individuals in immigrant-heavy communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Information Sharing: The bill clarifies that information such as immigration status, custody status, and release dates can be shared between government entities (Section 2(a)). This ensures the Department of Homeland Security can receive critical data.
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Timely Release Notifications: For scheduled releases, notice must be provided at least 48 hours in advance (Section 2(c)(1)). For unscheduled releases, the Department of Homeland Security must be notified immediately (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Protection for Law Enforcement: Law enforcement officers acting within their official duties are granted immunity from personal liability for tasks such as maintaining information, notifying the Department of Homeland Security, or transferring individuals to Federal custody (Section 2(e)).
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Mandatory Status Verification: The Department of Homeland Security is required to respond to inquiries from government agencies seeking to verify or ascertain an individual's citizenship or immigration status (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Detention Periods: In the event of an unscheduled release ordered by a court or magistrate, a State or political subdivision must maintain custody of the individual for up to 48 hours to allow the Department of Homeland Security to take custody (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Restrictions on Local Policy: State and local governments are prohibited from enacting any law or policy that restricts, delays, or penalizes the sharing of information with Federal authorities (Section 2(b)).
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Financial Risks for Localities: A State or political subdivision found in knowing violation of these requirements by a court may be deemed ineligible for Department of Justice grants used for law enforcement purposes (Section 3(b)).
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-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Increase States Rights-6Improves Privacy Rights-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-4Improves Racial Equity-3
- 2/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House