Bill

Bill > HR385


US HR385

US HR385
Sarah's Law


summary

Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes. This bill directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. It shall provide the victim, or the closest living relative of a deceased victim, with information about such alien, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Sarah's Law," directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE is required to make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of the victims and provide that information, as well as details about the alien's immigration status and criminal history, to the victim or the victim's closest living relative on a timely and ongoing basis. The bill specifies that its provisions do not limit the rights of crime victims under any other law, including the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 03/04/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...