Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025

This legislation aims to prevent Federal funds from being allocated to jurisdictions designated as "lawless jurisdictions." The Attorney General is mandated to make quarterly determinations, publicly identifying such jurisdictions and providing explanations for these decisions. A jurisdiction is defined as "lawless" if it forbids law enforcement intervention during widespread violence, withdraws law enforcement protection from accessible areas, disempowers or defunds law enforcement agencies, or refuses Federal law enforcement assistance during unrest. Federal funds can only be reinstated after 180 days from the initial determination or once the Attorney General confirms the jurisdiction is no longer considered lawless.