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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Sanctuary City Elimination Act

Key claim: The Sanctuary City Elimination Act (S4316, 119th Congress) was read twice and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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(S4316 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-04-16): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this matters

The bill is one of several 2025–2026 proposals seeking to restrict or penalize jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. If enacted, it could affect funding and legal exposure for local governments and shift the practical relationship between residents and local law enforcement, though at present it remains at the earliest committee stage with no substantive movement.

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Sanctuary City Elimination Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 16-apr-2026

The Sanctuary City Elimination Act (S4316, 119th Congress) was read twice and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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External: congress:119-s-4316:introduced

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