End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

This bill would add a new federal crime to the U.S. criminal code. It would make it illegal for the top executive official of a state or local government to knowingly block, limit, or restrict compliance with a Department of Homeland Security request for advance notice before a non-citizen charged with or convicted of a crime is released from custody. Advance notice means notice as early as practicable and, unless impossible, at least 48 hours before release. Penalties would depend on the offense of the person released, ranging from 30 days to 6 months in prison for most crimes, up to 10 to 25 years for murder, rape, or sex offenses against a minor, plus possible fines.

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Sponsors

• Lance Gooden Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors