Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1935: Protecting Military Assets Act of 2025

HR 1935, the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2025, adds new grounds for denying entry to the U.S. and removing non-citizens who violate military property laws. Specifically, it makes individuals inadmissible if they've been convicted of or admitted to entering military, naval, or Coast Guard property without authorization (per 18 U.S.C. § 1382). It also makes such individuals deportable if already in the U.S. The bill directly affects non-citizens convicted under this specific federal offense, strengthening immigration enforcement for violations at military sites. This is a policy change to existing immigration law, not a new criminal offense.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds new grounds for deportation/inadmissibility for non-citizens violating military property laws, restricting immigration enforcement for specific offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 578: Sarah’s Law

HR 578, "Sarah’s Law," requires mandatory detention for certain non-citizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. It directly affects non-citizens facing such charges and their victims' families. Key provisions mandate that the Department of Homeland Security detain these individuals immediately and notify victims or their closest living relatives (like parents or spouses) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill adds specific categories of non-citizens to the mandatory detention list, including those whose visas were revoked or who are deportable for prior immigration violations. This creates a formal process for victim notification while expanding detention requirements under immigration law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, reducing defendant rights and increasing restrictive measures without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, increasing immigration enforcement against this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5585: Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025

HR 5585, the Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025, requires immigration detention facilities operated under agreements with the Department of Homeland Security to follow the U.S. Marshal Service's existing Federal Performance Based Detention Standards. This applies to any facility where individuals are detained under immigration law, beginning on the bill's enactment date. The law mandates these federal standards be used alongside any existing contract terms for facility operations. It directly affects detention facilities and the individuals held within them by establishing uniform operational requirements. The bill does not create new standards but requires existing federal ones to be applied to immigration detention.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates federal detention standards for immigration facilities, improving conditions and protecting detained immigrants' rights per federal performance standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1522: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act

This bill requires the District of Columbia government to stop policies that prevent sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. It directly affects DC government entities, including police and local officials, by mandating cooperation with federal immigration enforcement under specific conditions. Key provisions prohibit DC from restricting the sharing of immigration status data or refusing to honor DHS detainer requests, except when an individual is a victim or witness to a crime. The exception ensures DC can maintain protections for crime victims without violating the bill's requirements.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DC cooperation with federal detainers, overriding local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2090: Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025

HR 2090 requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to hold any individual encountered at the border in custody until they cross-reference that person's name against the federal terrorist screening database and receive a result. This directly affects all aliens (non-citizens) processed by CBP at U.S. borders. The key mechanism mandates this database check as a mandatory step before releasing an individual, replacing previous procedures. The bill defines the "terrorist screening database" as specified under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory border screening before release, increasing enforcement and detentions for non-citizens per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2026

HR 7392: To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

This bill imposes a hiring freeze on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prohibiting the use of federal funds to hire new employees or transfer existing federal workers to ICE. The freeze begins upon the bill's enactment and automatically ends when Congress passes a specific law overriding it. It directly affects ICE's staffing capabilities by halting new appointments and transfers using federal funding. The measure is procedural, focusing solely on restricting hiring authority without altering immigration enforcement policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFreezes ICE hiring, restricting enforcement capacity. Directly limits staffing via defunding, aligning with 'defund' indicator for immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2477: End Solitary Confinement Act

The End Solitary Confinement Act would prohibit solitary confinement in all federal prisons, immigration detention facilities, and other federal custody settings, with limited exceptions for emergencies. It requires all incarcerated people to have at least 14 hours per day of out-of-cell interaction in shared spaces, including structured programming, recreation, and social activities. The law establishes a community monitoring body to oversee implementation, creates detailed reporting requirements for facilities, and provides legal remedies for violations. It also incentivizes states to adopt similar standards through federal funding mechanisms, with special protections for vulnerable groups including young people, older adults, people with disabilities, and those with mental health needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds solitary confinement in federal facilities, requiring 14+ hours daily out-of-cell interaction and rehabilitation programming, directly advancing criminal justice reform by protecting rights and improving correctional outcomes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnds solitary confinement, a practice causing severe mental health harm, requiring daily social interaction to promote mental well-being. Directly supports mental health services by preventing harm to incarcerated individuals.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits solitary confinement in immigration detention facilities, protecting immigrant rights in custody settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Detention

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2025

S 916: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

S 916 prohibits the detention of pregnant, lactating, or postpartum noncitizens in immigration custody, requiring their immediate release except in rare cases involving credible safety threats. It bans all physical restraints during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, with strict limits on exceptions. The bill mandates access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including prenatal care, labor services, and postpartum support, while requiring facilities to provide medical consent and maintain detailed reporting on detention practices. These provisions apply directly to noncitizens held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits shackling/detention of pregnant immigrants in custody, mandates reproductive healthcare access - directly advances criminal justice reform by protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing rights within correctional systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive reproductive healthcare access (prenatal, labor, postpartum) for detained pregnant women, protecting patient rights during critical health periods.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits detaining pregnant immigrants, bans restraints, mandates reproductive healthcare - directly protects vulnerable immigrant rights in custody.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Substance Abuse Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 355: Justice for Jocelyn Act

HR 355, the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," restricts the use of Alternatives to Detention (ATD) programs for immigrants in U.S. immigration proceedings. It requires that detention beds be fully occupied, no detention options remain, and all reasonable efforts to detain have been exhausted before an immigrant can be released under ATD. The bill mandates continuous GPS tracking for all ATD participants throughout immigration proceedings and until removal, plus a nightly curfew (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) requiring them to stay at a designated home address. Violating release conditions triggers automatic removal in absentia without further court hearing. This directly affects immigrants eligible for ATD, altering how they are monitored and held during immigration cases.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts ATD programs by mandating full detention beds, GPS tracking, and curfew, increasing enforcement and limiting immigrant release options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

S 3805, the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026, requires state and local government officials to provide "reasonable advance notice" to federal immigration authorities about the release of non-citizens convicted of crimes. It specifically prohibits officials from blocking such notice through policies or actions, targeting jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Violations carry criminal penalties: up to 25 years in prison for releases involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors, 5-10 years for serious violent felonies, and 30 days-6 months for other crimes. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement officials who implement policies restricting immigration cooperation. It does not change existing immigration laws but adds penalties for obstructing their enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, directly opposing sanctuary policies that limit such cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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