Public Safety First Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
The Public Safety First Act changes how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) handles non-U.S. citizens arrested for certain theft-related crimes. Specifically, if an unlawfully present alien is arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, or assault on a law enforcement officer, and they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing these crimes, DHS must detain them. This detention can occur even if the individual is inadmissible due to other reasons. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring DHS takes action against individuals involved in these offenses.
Key provisions
- DHS must detain non-U.S. citizens arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, or assault on a law enforcement officer.
- The detention applies even if the individual is already inadmissible to the U.S.
- The definition of relevant crimes is tied to the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.
- DHS must issue a detainer for the alien if they are not already being held by other authorities.
- Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- Non-U.S. citizens
- U.S. law enforcement officers
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Immigration system
- Individuals arrested for theft-related crimes
Notable changes
- Expands DHS’s authority to detain non-U.S. citizens arrested for theft-related offenses.
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