This House resolution condemns prosecution practices that the text says give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citizens. It states that releasing criminal aliens instead of prosecuting them harms communities, that some state and local prosecutors in "sanctuary" areas give extra favorable treatment to foreign nationals, and that these actions violate civil rights law. The resolution applauds prosecutors who prosecute all criminals regardless of immigration status, urges state and local prosecutors to prosecute without considering immigration status, and applauds the Department of Justice for investigating such policies.
The resolution expresses Congress's view and asks state and local prosecutors to treat immigration status as irrelevant when deciding to prosecute crimes. It does not itself change criminal law or create new penalties. It signals support for investigations by the Department of Justice and for prosecutors who pursue criminal cases without regard to a person's immigration status.
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According to the resolution, supporters argue that releasing criminal aliens instead of prosecuting them endangers communities and imposes costs on society. They say prosecution policies that favor foreign nationals deny equal treatment under the law and that prosecutors should pursue charges against all criminals to protect public safety. The resolution also frames victims' families as harmed when prosecutors prioritize the comfort of criminal aliens over victim justice.
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