Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill would cut off federal funding to state or local governments that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Each year, the Attorney General would name any jurisdictions that fail to share information or refuse lawful requests to hold or notify about the release of certain individuals. Those governments would lose federal financial assistance for at least one year and could only regain it after the Attorney General certifies they are following the rules. The Attorney General must report these findings to Congress each year by March 1 and can issue special reports when asked by a Member of Congress.

Key points

• Who is affected: State and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and the residents who rely on programs supported by federal funds in those places.
• What changes: Identified jurisdictions become ineligible for federal financial assistance for a minimum of one year, until the Attorney General certifies they are back in compliance.
• How they’re identified: The Attorney General checks yearly for jurisdictions that do not share required information or do not honor lawful federal requests to detain or give release notices for certain individuals.
• When it happens: The list is updated annually, with a report due March 1; ineligibility applies after a finding and lasts at least a year, until compliance is certified.