No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act

Housing block grants denied to sanctuary cities

If enacted, states and localities labeled sanctuary jurisdictions would lose eligibility for Community Development Block Grants. A place would count as a sanctuary if it blocks sharing immigration-status information or refuses DHS detainer or release-notice requests under federal law. There is an exception: a place would not count as a sanctuary solely for protecting victims or witnesses who come forward. Grant applicants would need to certify they are not, and will not become, a sanctuary during the grant period. This would take effect upon enactment and could mean fewer or delayed housing and neighborhood projects in affected areas.