S.0735

Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Release of Illegal Aliens

Introduced·1/13/26

Prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions and mandates release conditions for illegal aliens in South Carolina.

The bill amends South Carolina law to define "sanctuary jurisdiction" and prohibit state funding for such jurisdictions. It mandates that illegal aliens detained by law enforcement must be held until transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill also requires courts to consider specific factors when determining release conditions for individuals charged with noncapital offenses. Additionally, it mandates the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to publish an annual Immigration Compliance Report detailing jurisdictions' compliance with immigration laws.

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History

Jan 21

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary