U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Twitter Website
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Twitter Website
Congressman Clay Higgins' legislation, H.R. 2056, known as the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, has successfully passed through the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. This legislative move aims to address the sanctuary city status of Washington D.C.
The District of Columbia's Council has previously enacted laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In 2020, D.C. implemented the Sanctuary Values Amendment Act, which restricts local authorities from inquiring about an individual's immigration status or transferring individuals to federal immigration agencies.
H.R. 2056 seeks to repeal these sanctuary laws and mandates compliance with lawful detainer requests from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
"Sanctuary policies have devastating real-life consequences," stated Congressman Higgins. "As our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. should be the safest, most ‘America First’ city in the United States, and Congress has the Constitutional authority to end the city’s sanctuary status. My bill is a small step towards returning Washington DC to We, the People."
Further details on this legislation can be accessed online.
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