Legislative Activity

The Freedom to Cooperate Act mandates that state and local jurisdictions fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, effectively preempting "sanctuary" policies that restrict such collaboration. The bill also clarifies and expands the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to issue immigration detainers for individuals in local custody. Additionally, it provides legal immunity to state and local entities that comply with federal detainer requests, while ensuring protections for crime victims and witnesses.

The "No Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2025" prohibits states from providing full Medicaid coverage to individuals who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Under this legislation, state-funded medical assistance for these individuals would be restricted exclusively to federally qualified emergency care.

This bill stops the federal government from providing financial assistance to California's high-speed rail project, specifically the one outlined in the Cooperative Agreement No. FRHSR0118120101. This prevents federal funds from being used for this particular high-speed rail development in California.