Allows U.S. nationals to sue sanctuary jurisdictions for crimes committed by aliens.
The bill defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government obstructing immigration enforcement. It authorizes U.S. nationals to bring civil actions against such jurisdictions for crimes committed by aliens against them or their immediate family members. The suit can be filed in any district court where the alien was located or later relocated. The jurisdiction cannot be held liable for enforcing state-imposed laws.
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