No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Ban federal funds for sanctuary jurisdictions

If enacted, the bill would ban federal funds to any State or local area labeled a "sanctuary jurisdiction." The bill would define a sanctuary jurisdiction as a place that bars sharing a person's immigration or citizenship status or refuses certain Homeland Security detainer or release-notice requests. It would not count an area as a sanctuary jurisdiction solely for declining to share information or comply with a detainer for someone who comes forward as a victim or witness. The funding ban would start 60 days after enactment or on the first day of the next fiscal year, whichever is earlier. If passed, this could cut federal money used for food, shelter, health care, legal help, and transportation for people without lawful immigration status and may force local budgets to cover those costs or reduce services.