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US SB3744

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates federal criminal offense for state/local government officers, employees, or contractors who knowingly adopt or enforce policies intended to obstruct federal immigration enforcement

  • Prohibits sanctuary policies including: blocking federal officers from detention facilities, concealing aliens subject to removal, releasing detainees without 48-hour notice to immigration authorities, and restricting information-sharing about immigration status

  • Establishes penalties of up to life imprisonment if a released alien subsequently causes someone's death, up to 20 years for serious bodily injury, and up to 10 years for other violations

  • Adds new Section 1925 to Chapter 93 of Title 18 (Public Officers and Employees) of the U.S. Code

  • Introduced January 29, 2026 by Senator Graham and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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