Graham Introduces Updated End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today unveiled updated text of the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026.

Graham filed the updated text after close consultation with the Trump White House. He plans to seek a vote on this legislation this week.

Graham has maintained that the root cause of the chaos surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids stems from the fact that twelve states, including Minnesota, as well as dozens of local jurisdictions across the country have enacted sanctuary city policies. These practices include the obstruction of federal immigration enforcement efforts that, in turn, create a safe haven for illegal aliens.

The legislation seeks to end sanctuary city policies forever by imposing criminal penalties on state and local officials who ignore DHS requests to detain criminal illegal aliens and release them from custody. If passed, this legislation will restore order to areas experiencing disruptions, eliminate obstacles that hinder law enforcement operations, and reassert the federal government's constitutional authority over immigration policy.

Graham said, "The end is near for the lawlessness and fraud enabled by sanctuary cities. President Trump made his agenda clear, and it's up to Republicans to deliver."

Full updated text is available HERE.

####