Senate Bill 1644
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1644
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or local government that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request.
The bill authorizes a state or local government to comply with a detainer and limits the liability of a state or local government for complying with the detainer.
May 23, 2019
05/23/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05/23/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:02:36 AM