WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) today endorsed a broad spectrum of policy changes designed to build on President Trump’s immigration enforcement and border security agenda. The bills Graham cosponsored include measures to abolish sanctuary cities, end abuse of birthright citizenship, protect American jobs from illegal workers and strengthen law enforcement’s ability to deport dangerous individuals.
“President Trump was elected with a mandate to clean up the immigration catastrophe created under Joe Biden. I applaud the work the President has done to secure the southern border, but there’s more to be done,” said Senator Darline Graham. “That’s why I’m proud to back common sense immigration policy changes that support the President’s efforts to remove dangerous illegal aliens from our communities. These provisions will destroy the incentives that entice illegal immigration in the first place and keep law abiding Americans safe.”
Overview of the immigration enforcement bills backed by Senator Darline Graham:
- Legislation to end abuses of birthright citizenship:
- Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025– limits birthright citizenship to children born to parents of U.S. citizens or foreign citizens residing in the U.S. legally
- Legislation to crack down on sanctuary cities:
- End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 – imposes criminal penalties on state and local officials who obstruct federal immigration enforcement
- Sanctuary City Elimination Act – strips federal funding from state and local governments with sanctuary policies
- Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act – makes sanctuary state and local governments liable for crimes committed by illegal aliens within their jurisdiction
- Legislation to protect law abiding American citizens’ opportunities and safety:
- Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 – requires all employers to verify employees’ eligibility to work in the United States
- BE GONE Act – adds sexual assault and sexual violence as aggravated felonies that can serve as ground for deportation, making it easier to deport illegal sex offenders
- Detention Authority Clarification Act – clarifies the legal mandate requiring illegal aliens to remain in custody — instead of being released on bail — while their immigration claims are processed
- Flight Risk Reduction Act – categorizes non-citizen criminals as presumed flight risks
- Legislation to support law enforcement officials:
- ICE Protection Act of 2026 – increases the criminal penalties for attacking, assaulting or injuring a federal immigration officer
- Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act – criminalizes publishing the identity of federal immigration officers
- 287(g) Expansion Act – provides increased funding for state and local law enforcement agencies that work with the federal government on immigration enforcement efforts
- Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act – prohibits illegal aliens working in law enforcement from possessing firearms or ammunition provided by a government entity
- Legislation to combat illegal fraudsters:
- Fraud Accountability Act – amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include fraud as a deportable offense
- SCAM Act – strengthens the ability to denaturalize individuals who commit fraud or affiliate with terrorist organizations
- Additional immigration legislation:
- Kayla Hamilton Act – enhances background checks on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) prior to their release to a sponsor and prohibits the release of any UAC into the custody of criminals or illegal aliens