House Passes Bill Ending DC Sanctuary City Status

The Republican-controlled House passed legislation aiming to end Washington, D.C.'s sanctuary city status by requiring the city to comply with federal immigration laws and cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill, which passed 224-194 with some Democratic support, would prohibit D.C. policies that block sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or complying with ICE detention requests. This move aligns with President Donald Trump's agenda to enforce immigration laws strictly, especially in D.C., where Congress has direct oversight. While Mayor Muriel Bowser has expressed support for repealing the sanctuary law, immigrant rights advocates oppose the legislation, and it faces uncertain prospects in the Senate due to potential filibusters and political opposition. Republicans argue the bill is necessary to ensure public safety and uphold federal law, while Democrats warn it undermines local governance. The bill is one of several targeting D.C. policies this Congress, reflecting heightened federal intervention in the nation's capital.