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Introduced
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
In Committee
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish detention standards for each facility at which aliens in DHS custody are detained. Such standards shall provide for at least the level of detainee protections described in the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards. A detained individual who is injured as a result of a violation of such standards may file a claim in U.S. district court. The bill: (1) provides for facility oversight and transparency, (2) phases out the use of private detention facilities and jails for such aliens, and (3) revises procedures for detaining aliens.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide standards for facilities where immigrants in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are detained. It directs DHS to establish detention standards based on the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards, and requires regular inspections and reporting on compliance with these standards. The bill also phases out the use of private detention facilities and jails for immigrant detainees, and revises procedures for detaining immigrants, including requiring probable cause hearings and providing alternatives to detention. Additionally, the bill allows individuals injured due to violations of the detention standards to file claims in federal court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/21/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3112/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3112/BILLS-115s3112is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3112/BILLS-115s3112is.pdf.pdf |
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