Allows victims of crimes committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions for damages.

The Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 allows individuals or their families who are victims of crimes committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions for compensatory damages. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or political subdivision that restricts government entities or officials from complying with detainers or requests from the Department of Homeland Security regarding aliens. The act waives the immunity of sanctuary jurisdictions for such lawsuits. It also allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Allows victims of crimes committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions for damages.

The Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 allows individuals or their families who are victims of crimes committed by aliens to sue sanctuary jurisdictions for compensatory damages. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or political subdivision that restricts government entities or officials from complying with detainers or requests from the Department of Homeland Security regarding aliens. The act waives the immunity of sanctuary jurisdictions for such lawsuits. It also allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.