HR 9015 United States House · 118th Congress

Justice for Jocelyn Act

This bill restricts the release of non-detained immigrants under the Alternatives to Detention program, requiring that all detention beds be filled and no other detention options exist before release. It mandates continuous GPS tracking during all immigration proceedings (including appeals) and a nightly curfew (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) at a designated home address. Immigrants who fail to comply with these conditions face automatic removal without a hearing, as the bill adds a new provision allowing immigration judges to order removal in absentia based on an officer's affidavit. The policy directly affects non-detained immigrants under ICE supervision who would previously qualify for release.
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Introduced Jul 11, 2024 Last action Jul 11, 2024
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