Search Results: keywords:"sanctuary city accountability act"

  • H. R. 9473 — To authorize private enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:439

    H. R. 9473, titled the “Sanctuary City Accountability Act,” allows private individuals in the U.S. to sue sanctuary jurisdictions if a crime is committed against them by an alien in those jurisdictions. This bill defines sanctuary jurisdictions as those that have policies or...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets people sue cities that don't cooperate with immigration enforcement if they are harmed by someone who isn't supposed to be in the country. It also makes sure cities can't get in trouble for just following state rules.

  • H. R. 1928 — To authorize private enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:466

    H. R. 1928, also known as the “Sanctuary City Accountability Act,” is a bill that allows private citizens in the United States to enforce immigration laws. This bill permits any U.S. national to sue a sanctuary jurisdiction if an immigrant from that area commits a crime...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1928 is a proposed law that would let people in the U.S. take cities and places to court if they don't help the government with immigration rules and someone from those places breaks the law. It wants to make sure these areas stick to the rules to keep everyone safe.