H.R. 3861: Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill, known as the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, aims to address the issue of sanctuary cities—those jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:

Identification of Sanctuary Cities

The bill requires the Attorney General to annually identify states or local jurisdictions that are not complying with certain federal immigration laws. Specifically, it focuses on:

• Jurisdictions that do not follow section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (8 U.S.C. 1373), which mandates cooperation with immigration enforcement.
• Jurisdictions that do not comply with requests made by the Department of Homeland Security regarding the detention of individuals based on federal immigration laws.

Consequences for Non-Compliance

Any jurisdiction identified as non-compliant with federal immigration laws will be deemed ineligible to receive federal financial assistance for a minimum period of one year. They can only regain eligibility after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is back in compliance.

Reporting Requirements

The Attorney General is also mandated to provide reports on the compliance status of jurisdictions whenever requested by any Member of Congress.

Implications

This means that if jurisdictions continue to operate as sanctuary cities and do not comply with federal immigration enforcement, they risk losing federal funding that could support various local programs and services.

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