Hearing: “The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws”

Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (Committee on the Judiciary)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (10:00 AM)

2141 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Mr. Frederick J. Akshar II
Sheriff, Broome County Sheriff's Office

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  • Akshar Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Akshar Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM

Mrs. Elizabeth Carter

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  • Carter Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Carter Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM

Mr. Anatoly Varfolomeev

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  • Varfolomeev Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Varfolomeev Biography [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Varfolomeev Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM

Ms. Naureen Shah
Director of Policy and Government Affairs, American Civil Liberties Union

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  • Shah Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Shah Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM
  • Shah Biography [PDF] Added 09/15/2026 at 11:05 AM

Support Documents

  • 8 U.S. Code § 1225, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • 8 U.S. Code § 1226, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • 8 U.S. Code § 1227, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • 8 U.S. Code § 1357, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • 8 U.S. Code § 1373, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • 18 U.S. Code § 111, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM
  • An article from The American Prospect titled “Sheriffs Revolt Against New York Law Ending ICE Partnership” dated September 14, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 09/25/2026 at 01:38 PM

First Published: September 8, 2026 at 09:10 AM
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 01:38 PM