No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

# No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would restrict local and state governments from adopting "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. If passed, it would likely require local law enforcement agencies to comply with federal immigration requests and could penalize jurisdictions that don't cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill targets cities and states that have adopted policies protecting undocumented immigrants from deportation or limiting local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact local governments with sanctuary policies (primarily in Democratic-leaning urban areas), local law enforcement agencies, undocumented immigrants living in sanctuary jurisdictions, and federal immigration authorities. It could also affect mixed-status families and communities where trust between immigrants and local police would be further strained. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not advanced to a full vote.

It was introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) in the 119th Congress. Without additional action, it remains in the early legislative stage and faces significant opposition from Democratic members and sanctuary-policy advocates who argue such laws protect vulnerable populations and allow local police to focus on public safety rather than immigration enforcement.