Bill · H.R. 8727· House(119-HR-8727)
No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026" or the "NICE Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. Its primary purpose is to eliminate immigration detainers. The legislation strikes specific paragraphs and subsections related to the apprehension and detention of aliens. Additionally, it prevents the Secretary of Homeland Security from issuing or enforcing detainers through various agreements or instruments. This includes a prohibition on using intergovernmental service agreements to require other parties to enforce detainers.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill provides direct protection to immigrants by eliminating immigration detainers and holds.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill protects against the enforcement of immigration detainers which affects the Hispanic community significantly.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+3
The bill reduces the use of immigration detainers which can impact the stability of immigrant populations.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-5
The bill reduces the ability of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enforce detainers and holds at the border and through local law enforcement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Detainers: By striking paragraph (3) of Section 236 and subsection (d) of Section 287, the bill eliminates specific provisions regarding the apprehension and detention of aliens and detainers for controlled substance law violations (Section 2).
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Protection Against Compulsory Agreements: The bill amends Section 103(a)(11)(B) so that the Secretary cannot make the enforcement of a detainer or hold a condition of an intergovernmental service agreement (Section 2(c)).
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General Prohibition of Holds: The bill establishes a general prohibition preventing the Secretary of Homeland Security from issuing or enforcing any detainer or hold through written or informal instruments with Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal of Detainer Provisions: The bill strikes paragraph (3) of Section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the apprehension and detention of aliens (Section 2(a)).
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Removal of Detainers for Controlled Substances: The bill strikes subsection (d) of Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the detainer of aliens for violation of controlled substances laws (Section 2(b)).
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Prohibition on Intergovernmental Enforcement: The bill prevents the Secretary of Homeland Security from using intergovernmental service agreements, basic ordering agreements, or any other written or informal instrument of understanding to enforce detainers with law enforcement agencies (Section 2(c) and Section 2(d)).
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+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3Improves Border Security-5
- 5/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California