Bills · S 3744
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3744Immigration
A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it significantly changes how state and local governments can interact with federal immigration enforcement. If it becomes law, it would effectively dismantle 'sanctuary' policies or other local measures designed to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, leading to a more uniform, federal-centric approach to immigration enforcement nationwide. This could mean increased deportations and less local control over law enforcement priorities concerning immigrants.
If the bill passes, local officials could face severe criminal penalties, including life imprisonment, for actions that were previously matters of local policy or discretion. This raises important questions about federalism, states' rights, and the potential for federal government overreach into local governance. It aims to reduce instances where individuals subject to federal immigration action are released from local custody without federal authorities being notified, which proponents argue enhances public safety, while opponents may argue it erodes trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes it unlawful for state or local officials, employees, or contractors to intentionally obstruct federal immigration law enforcement.
Establishes a new federal crime, placing individual state and local actors at risk of federal prosecution for actions related to immigration policy.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits state or local policies that prevent federal immigration officers from accessing non-secure areas of detention facilities to apprehend or interview individuals.
Directly targets local policies that limit federal access to individuals held in local custody, ensuring federal agents can perform their duties.
PROVISION 03
Requires state or local authorities to provide at least 48 hours' notice to federal immigration authorities before releasing an alien subject to arrest or removal.
Ensures federal authorities have sufficient time to respond and assume custody of individuals before they are released into the community.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits state or local law enforcement agencies from restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including sharing immigration status information.
Mandates increased information sharing and cooperation between local and federal law enforcement on immigration matters.
PROVISION 05
Establishes severe criminal penalties, including life imprisonment, if a violation results in the release of an alien who subsequently causes death.
Imposes extreme personal liability on local officials for non-compliance, with potentially life-altering consequences.
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3744
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Last actionJan 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026
Senate BillS 3744Immigration
A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2026
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