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Sanctuary jurisdiction

A state or local government that has policies or practices that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and may hinder the enforcement of immigration laws.

Civil action

A lawsuit brought in court to enforce, redress, or protect private rights. It usually involves a dispute between two or more parties, seeking money or a specific action, rather than criminal punishment.

Alien

A person who is not a citizen or national of the country in which they are living. In U.S. law, this term refers to any person who is not a U.S. citizen or national.

Injunctive relief

A court order that requires a person or entity to do something specific or to stop doing something specific. For example, it could order a jurisdiction to change a policy.

Compensatory damages

Money awarded by a court to a person who has been harmed or suffered a loss, intended to cover the actual costs of that harm or loss (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering).

Detainer

A request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a local law enforcement agency asking that an individual who has been arrested for a crime be held for up to 48 hours beyond their scheduled release, so ICE can take them into custody.