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This bill establishes a new system within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to comprehensively track and report instances where United States citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) are detained or removed during immigration enforcement activities. The system, which must be created within 180 days of the bill's enactment, will require quarterly reporting to specific congressional committees about such detentions and removals lasting 24 hours or more. This tracking will include not only direct DHS actions, but also situations where individuals are apprehended by other federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies and then transferred to DHS custody. The bill specifically requires special attention to cases involving minors who are citizens or LPRs and are removed alongside a parent or guardian without legal status. Additionally, the bill mandates that DHS, in collaboration with the State Department, create a formal process allowing detained individuals to submit proof of their citizenship or legal residency status. The reporting will cover various scenarios, including those whose permanent resident status has been temporarily revoked, with the goal of providing greater transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement actions that potentially impact U.S. citizens and legal residents.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4703/all-info