Sanctuary Cities Funding Restriction Bill
Official: Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
IntroducedJune 10, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill aims to cut off federal money to cities that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement. It requires annual checks on compliance with immigration laws.
If you live in a sanctuary city, your local government could lose federal funding for not following immigration laws.
Affects: Cities that identify as sanctuary cities and their residents may lose federal funding.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill stops federal funding for sanctuary cities. 2. The Attorney General will identify cities not following immigration laws each year. 3. Cities found non-compliant will lose federal financial assistance for at least one year. 4. Cities can regain funding only after proving compliance to the Attorney General. 5. The Attorney General must report on city compliance if requested by Congress.
Who is affected?
Cities that identify as sanctuary cities and their residents may lose federal funding.