End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7612

119th Congress

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Lance Gooden

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would make it a federal crime for government officials to intentionally interfere with or obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to prevent state and local officials from blocking federal immigration enforcement activities, creating potential criminal penalties for actions like refusing to cooperate with ICE or providing sanctuary policies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

This bill would make it a federal crime for government officials to intentionally interfere with or obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to prevent state and local officials from blocking federal immigration enforcement activities, creating po

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This bill would make it a federal crime for government officials to intentionally interfere with or obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to prevent state and local officials from blocking federal immigration enforcement activities, creating potential criminal penalties for actions like refusing to cooperate with ICE or providing sanctuary policies.

Bill Number: 7612
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7612
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would make it a federal crime for government officials to intentionally interfere with or obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to prevent state and local officials from blocking federal immigration enforcement activities, creating potential criminal penalties for actions l

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it a federal crime for government officials to intentionally interfere with or obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. It aims to prevent state and local officials from blocking federal immigration enforcement activities, creating potential criminal penalties for actions like refusing to cooperate with ICE or providing sanctuary policies.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates criminal penalties for government officials who obstruct or interfere with federal immigration enforcement
Targets so-called 'sanctuary' policies where local officials decline to assist federal immigration authorities
Would add new provisions to federal obstruction laws specifically focused on immigration enforcement
Raises questions about state and local authority to set their own law enforcement priorities versus federal mandates
Could affect policies in cities and states that have limited cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect state and local government officials in jurisdictions with sanctuary policies or limited cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. If passed, officials who refuse to honor immigration detainers, decline to share information with ICE, or otherwise impede immigration enforcement could face federal criminal charges. The legislation would also impact immigrant communities in cities with protective policies, as it could compel greater local cooperation with federal deportation efforts.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7612, 119th Congress (2026). "End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7612

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