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Introduced
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
In Committee
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the release of most aliens detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a national emergency related to a communicable disease. This bill imposes requirements during a communicable disease-related national emergency, such as requiring the release of certain aliens in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Covered aliens, specifically those who have certain health conditions, are at least 50 years old, or are 21 years of age or younger, shall be released from ICE custody without bond during such a national emergency, unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the alien is likely to pose a substantial and specific risk of harming another. DHS shall review the files of any detained individual who is not a covered alien, and such an individual shall be released unless (1) alternatives to detention would not reasonably ensure the individual's appearance at removal proceedings; (2) the individual is likely to pose a substantial and specific risk of harming another; or (3) a final removal order has been entered, appeals have been exhausted, and removal of the alien is reasonably foreseeable. ICE shall not redetain aliens released under this bill solely due to the expiration of the national emergency. During such a national emergency, ICE shall suspend (1) requiring individuals under supervision to report in person; (2) immigration enforcement actions; and (3) warrantless enforcement in certain locations, such as an essential business during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. ICE shall also provide to detained individuals (1) access to no-cost telephonic or video communication, including unmonitored communications with legal providers; and (2) hygiene products.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and security Together (FIRST) Act, requires the release of most immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a national emergency related to a communicable disease. It defines "covered individuals" as those who have certain health conditions, are at least 50 years old, or are 21 years old or younger, and mandates their release from ICE custody without bond during such an emergency. The bill also requires ICE to review the files of other detainees and release them unless certain exceptions apply. Additionally, the bill suspends various ICE enforcement actions and ensures access to communication and hygiene products for detainees. It also restricts the ability to re-detain individuals after the national emergency ends.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/07/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3645/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3645/BILLS-116s3645is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3645/BILLS-116s3645is.pdf.pdf |
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