Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

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Overview

The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act aims to improve conditions for immigrants held in custody by the Department of Homeland Security. It mandates standards for detention facilities, requiring them to provide basic protections aligned with the American Bar Association’s guidelines. The bill also establishes oversight mechanisms, including regular inspections by the Department’s Inspector General, and outlines procedures for addressing non-compliance, potentially including facility closures. Furthermore, it seeks to limit the use of private detention facilities and promotes alternatives to detention, while also enhancing legal orientation and access to counsel for detainees.

Key provisions

Establishes minimum standards for detention facilities based on the American Bar Association’s Civil Immigration Detention Standards.
Requires regular, unannounced inspections of detention facilities by the Department’s Inspector General.
Outlines consequences for facilities failing to meet standards, including fines and potential facility closures.
Prohibits the use of solitary confinement for detained aliens.
Mandates access to legal orientation programs for all detainees.
Requires the Department to permit access to counsel for detainees.
Phases out private detention facilities and prioritizes alternatives to detention.
Establishes procedures for notifying Congress of deaths in custody and conducting thorough investigations.

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Dec 3, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Dec 3, 2025House

Dec 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Dec 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

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