LaLota Votes to Prohibit D.C. Sanctuary City Policies

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2056 the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025, which prohibits the District of Columbia from enacting or maintaining any law or policy that prevents Law Enforcement from sharing information about an individual’s citizenship or immigration status with federal, state, or local authorities, or from complying with an ICE detainer request.

“I proudly voted for the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act because our nation’s capital—the seat of our laws—should never be a sanctuary for lawlessness,” said Rep. LaLota. “This bill ensures that Washington, D.C. cannot obstruct cooperation with DHS, ICE, or any federal immigration authority. Whether it’s D.C., Long Island, or any other part of the country, no community should shield individuals who violate our immigration laws. I urge local governments to reject these reckless sanctuary policies and join in restoring order, enforcing the rule of law, and building an immigration system that respects legal immigrants and protects American communities.”

To read the full text of the resolution, click HERE. 

Background: 

H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, passed the House on June 12, 2025, by a vote of 224–194 and is now under Senate review. Sponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins, the bill prohibits the District of Columbia from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It requires D.C. authorities to share immigration status information and comply with DHS detainer requests, with narrow exceptions for victims and witnesses of crimes. The bill now awaits action in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

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