U.S. nationals could sue 'sanctuary' governments if an alien commits a crime against them or their family.
This bill would let U.S. nationals sue state and local governments called 'sanctuary jurisdictions.' They could ask for money or court orders if an alien commits a crime against them or a close family member. This would be a new power, as current law does not allow these private lawsuits.
Today, U.S. nationals cannot sue state or local governments for being 'sanctuary jurisdictions' if an alien commits a crime against them or their family. If this bill passes, U.S. nationals would be able to file these lawsuits. They could seek money or court orders against these jurisdictions.
HR 1928 · 119th Congress · March 6, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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