H.R. 611: Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Jan. 22, 2025
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (Jan. 22, 2025)
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
This bill expands the definition of sanctuary cities to include complying with a detainer, establishes a private right of action for victims of illegal aliens (and their families) as a result of sanctuary policies, and grants immunity to State and local law enforcement when complying with a detainer.
Rep. John McGuire (R-VA-5) (Feb. 6, 2025)