Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act aims to improve conditions for individuals held in detention facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security. It mandates the establishment of detention standards, requires regular inspections by the Inspector General, and outlines procedures for addressing non-compliance, including fines and potential transfer of detainees to facilities that meet standards. The bill also includes provisions related to oversight, transparency, access to legal orientation and counsel, and ultimately seeks to reduce the use of solitary confinement and limit the use of private detention facilities.
Key provisions
- Establishes minimum detention standards based on the American Bar Association’s Civil Immigration Detention Standards.
- Requires the Inspector General to conduct annual inspections of detention facilities.
- Outlines penalties for facilities failing to comply with detention standards, including fines and potential transfer of detainees.
- Mandates biennial updates to detention standards.
- Requires the Secretary to provide legal orientation to detained aliens.
- Prohibits solitary confinement, with limited exceptions.
- Authorizes congressional oversight visits to detention facilities.
- Establishes a community-based case management program as an alternative to detention.
Who is affected
- Individuals held in immigration detention facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security
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