Lets victims of certain serious crimes sue cities and states with 'sanctuary' policies.
This bill would let people harmed by certain serious crimes committed by immigrants sue cities and states with 'sanctuary' policies. It would also protect local police who work with federal immigration requests from lawsuits. This changes current law by allowing these lawsuits and making it less risky for cooperating areas.
Today, individuals harmed by immigrants who benefited from 'sanctuary' policies generally cannot directly sue the cities or states with those policies, and these governments often have legal immunity. This bill would create a new legal path for victims of certain serious crimes to sue 'sanctuary' jurisdictions for damages. It would also protect local law enforcement and governments from liability when they cooperate with federal immigration requests, shifting potential legal responsibility to the U.S. government.
HR 611 · 119th Congress · January 22, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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