S. 3100: 

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Patrick “Pat” Toomey [R-PA] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 3100, the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, would help end sanctuary policies that aim to protect criminal aliens. The bill would define sanctuary jurisdictions as any state or local jurisdiction that fails to communicate with federal immigration agents and refuses to comply with detainer requests. The bill would also block certain federal funds from sanctuary cities and shield local police from liability when acting on behalf of a federal immigration request.

S. 2538: 

A bill to provide resources and incentives for the enforcement of immigration laws in the interior of the United States and for other purposes.

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

A bill to provide resources and incentives for the enforcement of immigration laws in the interior of the United States and for other purposes.

S. 2193: 

Kate’s Law

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed and for other purposes.

S. 2146: 

Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. David Vitter [R-LA] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 2146, the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act, would withhold certain federal funding from jurisdictions that enact sanctuary policies, require the Department of Homeland Security to create a public list of jurisdictions that have sanctuary policies in effect, protect local law enforcement from liability in holding criminal aliens for ICE pick-up, and increase penalties for illegal re-entry into the United States.

S. 2091: 

Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2015

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Chuck Schumer [D-NY] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

S. 2091, the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2015, would weaken interior enforcement by allowing the Department of Homeland Security to waive the maximum refusal rate used to determine if a country is eligible for the Visa Waiver Program.

S. 1843: 

Criminal Alien Notification Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1843, the Criminal Alien Notification Act, would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a system by which the agency can share information on illegal aliens with local jurisdictions. The bill would require DHS to notify local authorities when they release criminal aliens.

S. 1842: 

Protecting American Lives Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Jefferson “Jeff” Sessions [R-AL] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1842, the Protecting American Lives Act, would block all federal funding to jurisdictions that prevent law enforcement agents from fully cooperating with federal immigration agents. The bill would require that jurisdictions notify ICE when they come in lawful contact with illegal aliens. The bill would also impose mandatory sentencing requirements for illegal aliens who re-enter the country after being removed.

S. 1812: 

Improving Cooperation with States and Local Governments and Preventing the Catch and Release of Criminal Aliens Act of 2015

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Sponsored by:  Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

S. 1812, the Improving Cooperation with States and Local Governments and Preventing the Catch and Release of Criminal Aliens Act of 2015, would simply encourage jurisdictions to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement agents rather than penalizing sanctuary cities. The bill would also include mandatory minimum sentencing for illegal aliens who re-enter the United States after being removed (Kate's Law), but overall, the bill would do nothing to discourage sanctuary cities.

S. 1814: 

Stop Sanctuary Cities Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. David Vitter [R-LA] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1814, the Stop Sanctuary Cities Act, would block certain DHS funding to jurisdictions that fail to cooperate with immigration enforcement agents. Unfortunately, the bill would stop short in that it does not require jurisdiction to notify ICE when they arrest an illegal alien, making it slightly weaker than similar legislation.

S. 1752: 

Criminal Alien Deportation Act

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Sponsored by:  Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] in the 114th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1752, the Criminal Alien Deportation Act, would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain criminal aliens who commit serious crimes and complete the removal process within 90 days, thereby preventing their release and jeopardizing public safety. The bill would also encourage in increase in the number of immigration judges and promote Operation Streamline, which focuses on stopping illegal immigration along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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