H.R.1680 - Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors Act; UPLIFT Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1680, the UPLIFT Act, aims to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The bill seeks to expand the prohibition on state noncompliance with federal immigration enforcement. It also addresses concerns about transnational criminal organizations and the flow of illicit drugs.
Expected Effects
The UPLIFT Act could lead to stricter enforcement of immigration laws at the state and local levels. This could result in increased cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. It may also impact sanctuary jurisdictions and their ability to limit involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced cooperation between law enforcement agencies.
- Potential reduction in crime associated with transnational criminal organizations.
- Increased ability to detain and deport individuals who are deemed inadmissible or deportable.
- Greater consistency in immigration enforcement across different jurisdictions.
- Provides standing for local jurisdictions to seek injunctive relief against states not complying with the Act.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased racial profiling and discrimination.
- Erosion of trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement.
- Increased costs for state and local governments related to immigration enforcement.
- Possible legal challenges based on constitutional concerns about federal overreach.
- Could lead to the detention of individuals who have not committed serious crimes.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutionality is debatable. While the federal government has broad authority over immigration (Article I, Section 8), the Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states. The expansion of federal authority into areas traditionally managed by states could raise concerns about federal overreach. The Fourth Amendment implications regarding probable cause for detainers also warrant consideration.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).