This bill, titled the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, prohibits local governmental entities from impeding or prohibiting state or federal law enforcement agencies from complying with federal immigration laws, unless expressly prohibited by state or federal law. It introduces new legal language that allows the Attorney General to take action against local entities that violate this provision, including seeking injunctive relief and punitive damages, which may amount to up to 25% of the total state funds received by the violating entity in the fiscal year of the violation. Additionally, the bill mandates that any agency refusing to honor an immigration detainer must report such refusals to the Attorney General.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to allow county corrections facilities to hold individuals subject to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for up to 48 hours after the resolution of their state charges, excluding weekends and holidays. This provision aims to facilitate the transfer of custody to federal authorities. The bill also requires that any refusal to honor an immigration detainer be reported to the Attorney General in a specified manner. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 30-B:1
As Amended by the Senate (2nd): 30-B:1