Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act

This bill would make sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for federal Department of Homeland Security funds and resources for Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) support, which covers security for major events. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a state or local government that limits sharing immigration status information or limits honoring federal requests to detain immigrants. The funding cutoff would apply only after a jurisdiction is notified and 30 days pass without it certifying full compliance with immigration laws. The withheld amount would be shifted to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations, with at least half used for border-related removals and enforcement. The Secretary of Homeland Security would report to Congress twice a year on withheld and reallocated funds and enforcement results.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors