Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens

What it means

Directs the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary to identify and publish a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. These jurisdictions may face suspension of federal funding and legal action if they remain non-compliant.

Expected impact

• Increased pressure on states and localities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement
• Potential legal battles between the federal government and sanctuary jurisdictions
• Stricter verification for federal benefits in sanctuary jurisdictions
• Possible reduction in federal funding for non-compliant states and localities
• Heightened enforcement against policies that allegedly favor immigrants over American citizens
• Challenges to state laws providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants