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S 685119th CongressIntroduced
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
S. 685 establishes authority and immunity for state and local law‑enforcement officers to cooperate with federal DHS detainers, defines sanctuary jurisdictions, and removes those jurisdictions from eligibility for certain federal funds, effective Oct 1 2025.
Key Points
- 1State/local officers are granted authority to comply with DHS detainers and are protected from liability.
- 2Sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a jurisdiction that restricts sharing immigration information or compliance with DHS detainer requests.
- 3Sanctuary jurisdictions are excluded from receiving Public Works and Economic Development Administration grants, Community Development Block Grants, and other federal funds.
- 4Immunity does not apply to violations of civil or constitutional rights.
- 5The provisions take effect on October 1 2025.
Impact Areas
State and local law‑enforcement agenciesSanctuary jurisdictions and their local governmentsFederal agencies (DHS, HUD, etc.)Immigrant communitiesLocal communities affected by enforcement cooperation
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