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Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

The primary body of federal law governing immigration and citizenship in the United States.

Sanctuary Policies

Local or state government policies designed to limit cooperation or involvement of local law enforcement in enforcing federal immigration laws.

Detainers

Requests from a federal immigration agency (like ICE) to a local law enforcement agency to hold a person in custody for an additional period, usually up to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), after they would otherwise be released, so that immigration authorities can take them into federal custody.

Immigration Status

A person's legal standing in the United States, such as citizen, legal permanent resident (green card holder), or undocumented immigrant.

Federal Authority

The legal power granted by the U.S. Constitution or federal laws to the federal government or its agencies.

Civil Action / Criminal Prosecution

A civil action is a lawsuit filed to protect private rights or recover damages, while a criminal prosecution is a legal proceeding brought by the government to punish someone for a crime.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)