Contact Congress about H.R. 1928: Sanctuary City Accountability Act

U.S. nationals could sue certain state or local governments after a crime by a noncitizen tied to a sanctuary jurisdiction. The lawsuit could seek money and court orders to change the government’s policy.

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Sanctuary City Accountability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 1928: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. nationals who are crime victims, state governments, local governments, and law enforcement agencies that work with or limit cooperation with federal immigration officers. It could also affect noncitizens in local custody because governments may change how they respond to ICE requests.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could turn local immigration policies into lawsuit risks after some crimes. Cities, counties, and states may change how they work with ICE to avoid being sued. Crime victims would get a new legal path in federal court. It is still unclear how often people would use that path or how judges would read the bill’s broad terms.

Key provisions in H.R. 1928

• The bill creates a new right to sue. U.S. nationals could bring these cases against certain state or local governments in federal district court.
• The bill applies after a crime by a noncitizen tied to a sanctuary jurisdiction. The victim or an immediate family member could sue if the crime happened there or after the noncitizen moved somewhere else.
• People suing could ask the court for two kinds of help. They could seek a court order to change a policy and money to cover harm they suffered.
• The bill defines a sanctuary jurisdiction by what its policies do. The policies must block immigration enforcement and protect criminals from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE.
• The bill lists actions that can count as sanctuary practices. These include refusing ICE detainer requests, adding unreasonable conditions before honoring them, blocking ICE interviews with jailed noncitizens, or limiting information sharing with federal immigration officers.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1928

What is H.R. 1928?

U.S. nationals could sue certain state or local governments after a crime by a noncitizen tied to a sanctuary jurisdiction. The lawsuit could seek money and court orders to change the government’s policy.

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