Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act

# Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act would restrict federal funding to state and local governments that have "sanctuary" policies—rules that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts. If passed, jurisdictions that refuse to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or comply with certain federal immigration requests could lose federal grants and funding. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would primarily impact cities and states with sanctuary policies, as well as their residents who rely on federally-funded services. It would also affect immigrants in those areas by potentially increasing immigration enforcement cooperation.

The bill uses federal funding as leverage to pressure local governments to participate in immigration enforcement, even though local agencies currently have no legal obligation to do so. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7640 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill reflects ongoing debate between those who view sanctuary policies as obstructing immigration enforcement and those who argue that local police should focus on community safety rather than federal immigration matters.