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119-s-2935119th Congress

Sovereign Enforcement Integrity Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits state and local enforcement of International Criminal Court (ICC) warrants. This bill would stop state, territorial, District of Columbia, and local officers from executing, honoring, or assisting with ICC warrants, indictments, summonses, or other process on U.S. soil unless strict federal authorization exists.

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  • State and local officers would be barred from arresting, detaining, or depriving a foreign national of liberty based solely on an ICC request. It would also bar use of public funds, facilities, personnel, or equipment to carry out such actions.
  • Foreign nationals in the United States could not be detained under ICC processes without explicit federal approval. That reduces the ability of local authorities to act on international court requests.
  • Federal officials would control any cooperation. Cooperation is allowed only if Congress enacts specific legislation for the case or the President certifies a declared national security interest and issues written authorization.
  • The bill preempts any state or local law, policy, or regulation that permits or requires actions inconsistent with these prohibitions.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Ban on state help for ICC arrests

If enacted, state and local officers would not be allowed to arrest or detain a foreign national solely because the International Criminal Court issued a warrant, indictment, or summons. They also could not help the Court carry out such arrests or use state or local money, buildings, staff, or equipment for that help. This prohibition would take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill would also override any state or local law that conflicts with this ban.

Federal exceptions for ICC cooperation

If enacted, the bill would allow two narrow exceptions to the state and local ban. Congress could pass a law expressly authorizing cooperation with the International Criminal Court in a specific case. Or the President could certify a national security need and give a written authorization for cooperation in a specific case. These exceptions would take effect upon enactment.

Keep the rest of the law

If enacted, the bill would say that if a court holds any part unconstitutional, the rest of the bill would still apply. That would keep the remaining rules working even if one provision is struck down. This severability rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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