The End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 (S. 3805/H.R. 7612), introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Lance Gooden, is designed to eliminate sanctuary policies by holding state and local officials accountable if they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The legislation would impose criminal penalties on officials who knowingly interfere with immigration laws, require local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE by sharing information on detainees, and protect jurisdictions that comply with federal detainer requests from legal liability. It also establishes consequences for officials who release individuals who later go on to commit serious crimes, aiming to close gaps that have allowed dangerous offenders to be released back into communities.
 

At a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about public safety and accountability, this legislation represents a decisive step toward restoring coordination between local and federal authorities. If you are tired of seeing devastating stories emerge from sanctuary jurisdictions—where individuals are released only to re-offend—now is the time to act. Click the “Take Action Now” button to contact your members of Congress and urge them to pass the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026. We can no longer tolerate more preventable tragedies resulting from policies that put communities at risk.