Bill > HRes546

This resolution encourages Members of Congress to visit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in their respective states to conduct oversight and assess detainee conditions. The resolution provides context through numerous whereas clauses that highlight concerns about immigration detention, including the elimination of oversight offices within the Department of Homeland Security, potential human rights violations, and reports of inhumane conditions such as overcrowding and inadequate medical care. The resolution emphasizes that Members of Congress have explicit statutory authority to enter these facilities without prior notice, as confirmed by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, and that such unannounced visits are crucial for ensuring transparency and preventing facilities from altering conditions before congressional inspection. By encouraging these visits, the resolution seeks to shine a light on potential systemic issues in immigration detention, promote accountability, and potentially drive reforms in the treatment of detainees.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/546/all-info