Search Results: keywords:"immigration detainers"

  • H. R. 10371 — To prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:544

    H.R. 10371 prevents sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a state or local government that restricts or prohibits officials from sharing information about a person's citizenship or immigration status...

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    The bill says that places that don't help the government with information about people's immigration status won't get special community help money, unless they're keeping someone safe who was a victim or saw a crime.

  • H. R. 7580 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,607

    H.R. 7580, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to improve the use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement in removing criminal aliens, and it allows...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024" is a rule that says police and government helpers need to work together to catch bad people who are not allowed to stay in the country, and if they do, they can get money to help pay for it. But, if they don't follow the rules, they might not get the money they need.

  • S. 3923 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,657

    The bill, S. 3923, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to enhance public safety by ensuring effective use of immigration detainers. It expresses Congress's view that removing criminal aliens improves national security and mandates cooperation...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help keep people safe by making sure the rules about people who aren't allowed to stay in the country are followed better, and it gives money to places that follow these rules. It also says police can hold certain people a bit longer if needed, and gives them protection if they make a mistake.