Bill > S149

This bill, known as the Public Safety First Act, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take custody of certain non-citizens who have been charged with specific criminal offenses. The bill expands mandatory detention requirements to include aliens who are charged with, arrested for, or convicted of theft-related crimes, including burglary, larceny, shoplifting, or assault on a law enforcement officer, as well as crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. The legislation mandates that the Department of Homeland Security issue a detainer for such individuals and take custody of them if they are not already detained by federal, state, or local authorities. The bill defines these criminal terms based on the specific jurisdiction where the alleged acts occurred, effectively creating a broader framework for mandatory detention of non-citizens accused of certain property and violent crimes. By implementing these provisions, the bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that non-citizens charged with specified criminal offenses are subject to immediate immigration enforcement actions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/149/all-info