To prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from arresting foreign nationals within the United States solely on the basis of an indictment, warrant, or request issued by the International Criminal Court, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill prohibits state and local law enforcement officers from arresting, detaining, or taking any action against foreign nationals based solely on warrants, indictments, or requests from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The US is not a party to the Rome Statute that established the ICC, and this bill asserts federal authority over any interaction with the court.
Who Benefits and How
Foreign nationals visiting or residing in the US benefit from protection against state/local arrest based on ICC actions. The federal government gains exclusive control over ICC-related enforcement decisions. Foreign governments whose officials might face ICC indictments benefit from clearer US non-cooperation with the ICC at the state level.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State and local law enforcement agencies lose the ability to independently cooperate with the ICC or enforce its warrants. International justice advocates face reduced US cooperation with the ICC. Victims of international crimes whose perpetrators seek refuge in the US may face reduced avenues for justice.
Key Provisions
- State and local officers cannot arrest, detain, or deprive liberty to foreign nationals based solely on ICC warrants or indictments
- No state or local cooperation with ICC or use of funds/facilities/personnel for ICC enforcement
- Federal preemption of any state or local law that allows ICC cooperation
- Exceptions only for explicit Congressional authorization or Presidential certification of national security interest
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Prohibits state and local law enforcement from arresting foreign nationals based solely on International Criminal Court warrants, indictments, or requests, reserving such authority to the federal government.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Law Enforcement, Constitutional Law, International Law
Primary Purpose
Prohibits state and local law enforcement from arresting foreign nationals based solely on International Criminal Court warrants, indictments, or requests, reserving such authority to the federal government.
Policy Domains
Sovereign Enforcement Integrity Act of 2025
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Foreign nationals in the US
- Federal government
- Foreign government officials facing ICC indictments
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- State and local law enforcement
- International justice advocates
- Victims of international crimes
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
State and local governments (enforcement authority), State and local law enforcement agencies, State legislatures and local governments
Federal government (foreign relations authority), Federal government (supremacy)
Foreign government officials facing ICC indictments
International justice and human rights advocates
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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