Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 84: Sarah's Law

This bill requires mandatory detention for certain noncitizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury, specifically those who entered without inspection, had a revoked temporary visa, or fall under specific immigration categories. It directly affects noncitizens facing such criminal charges and crime victims or their families. Key provisions mandate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify victims (or their families if deceased) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill also clarifies that these requirements do not override existing victim rights under other laws.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory detention for noncitizens in violent crime cases reduces judicial discretion and expands enforcement, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for noncitizens with specific criminal charges, increasing state-level immigration enforcement against immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 3645: Deportation Acceleration Act

This bill requires state and local courts to share noncitizen criminal convictions with federal immigration authorities within 24 hours, triggering automatic deportation proceedings for those convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors. It expands expedited removal for these individuals, shortens appeal timelines to 30 days for non-asylum cases, and prioritizes such cases in immigration courts. Jurisdictions that restrict sharing immigration status or complying with detainers face 15% cuts to highway funds, while cooperating jurisdictions may receive $150 million annually in grants for enforcement resources. The law applies retroactively to all qualifying convictions, regardless of when they occurred.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state courts to share criminal data with federal authorities, triggering automatic deportation for certain offenses and expanding enforcement mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2026

HR 7743: Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026

HR 7743, the Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from spending funds on biometric surveillance systems, related contracts, or hiring additional ICE personnel until a detailed report is submitted to Congress. The required report must establish policies banning ICE from using surveillance systems to collect data on individuals exercising constitutional rights (like free speech), and must include rules for data storage, retention, access, and notification for affected individuals. The bill also explicitly prevents using federal funds to restrict people from recording or documenting ICE enforcement operations, as long as such actions don’t interfere with operations. This bill directly affects ICE’s operational funding and data practices, and impacts individuals whose constitutional rights could be monitored under current ICE surveillance systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits ICE surveillance targeting constitutional rights (e.g., free speech), protecting civil liberties in enforcement practices per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts ICE surveillance and data collection to protect constitutional rights, aligning with immigrant rights protection indicators.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts DHS funding for biometric surveillance systems and mandates policies banning collection of data on constitutional rights, directly limiting a technology threatening privacy and digital rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6414: CARE Act of 2025

The CARE Act of 2025 limits refugee resettlement by prohibiting the U.S. government from resettling refugees in any state or locality that has formally disapproved resettlement through its governor, state legislature, or local government officials. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to block resettlement funding in jurisdictions with such formal disapproval actions during any fiscal year. The bill directly affects refugees seeking resettlement and state/local governments that take formal opposition to refugee arrivals. Key provisions require explicit disapproval by elected officials at the state or local level to restrict resettlement, without exceptions for federal oversight. This policy change creates a new administrative barrier to refugee resettlement based on local political decisions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill blocks federal resettlement funding in states with disapproval, directly defunding refugee resettlement programs per fiscal year requirements.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts refugee resettlement by blocking funding in states that disapprove, directly limiting immigrant services and protections for refugees under immigration policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6890: PROTECT Immigration Act of 2025

This bill amends Section 287(g) of immigration law to restrict immigration enforcement authority exclusively to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and DHS employees. It removes state and local law enforcement agencies' ability to verify immigration status, investigate, or arrest individuals for immigration violations under current 287(g) agreements. The change directly affects local police departments that previously participated in immigration enforcement through federal partnerships. The bill does not create new policies but alters existing authority to limit enforcement to federal officers only.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves state/local enforcement under 287(g), limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect immigrants from local scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 3, 2025

S 1937: Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025

S 1937, the Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025, increases penalties for nonimmigrant visa holders who exceed their authorized stay. It raises civil fines for visa overstays from $50-$250 to $500-$1,000 per violation and adds up to 2 years in jail for repeat offenses or prior convictions. The bill directly affects temporary visa holders (like students or workers) who accumulate 10+ days of unauthorized stay beyond their visa terms. Key changes include explicit penalties for failing to maintain visa status or comply with conditions, with doubled fines for repeat violations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for visa overstays (fines and jail time), expanding criminalization and increasing sentences - opposing criminal justice reform trends that reduce penalties.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases civil fines and jail time for visa overstays, directly restricting immigrant compliance and enforcement against temporary visa holders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2025

S 2311: State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025

This bill requires states that obstruct federal immigration enforcement to reimburse the federal government for costs when their actions lead to military deployments. Specifically, if a state fails to cooperate with lawful federal immigration operations - causing civil unrest or security issues - the Defense Department must invoice the state for military personnel's travel, lodging, and equipment costs. States have 180 days to pay; failure to pay could result in the federal government rescinding discretionary grants to that state. The bill targets states that "materially hindered" federal immigration enforcement, directly affecting those jurisdictions whose policies obstruct federal operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, threatening reimbursement for obstruction. Directly opposes state policies that limit federal enforcement, requiring states to support federal operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 1965: Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

S 1965, the "Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act," removes visa caps for special immigrant juveniles under U.S. immigration law. It directly affects vulnerable immigrant youth who qualify as "special immigrants" due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by their parents. The bill amends two key sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to add a new category "J" for these individuals, eliminating numerical limits that previously restricted their access to employment-based visas. This change allows them to bypass standard visa quotas, making it easier for them to legally work and remain in the U.S. without facing annual visa caps.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves visa caps for vulnerable immigrant youth, eliminating barriers to employment-based visas under new category 'J'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes visa caps for vulnerable immigrant youth, enabling them to access employment-based visas and work legally in the U.S., thereby expanding employment opportunities and protecting worker rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Child Labor

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

S 707, the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act," defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as states or localities that restrict sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuse to comply with federal detainer requests (except for crime victims/witnesses). The bill prohibits such jurisdictions from receiving federal funds intended to provide services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation to undocumented immigrants, starting 60 days after enactment or the next fiscal year. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to annually report to Congress on jurisdictions failing to comply with federal immigration requests. This bill directly affects state and local governments with specific immigration policies, withholding targeted federal funding as a consequence.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds federal services (food, shelter, healthcare) for undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, directly restricting government spending on these programs.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for healthcare services to undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, limiting access to essential health services.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits federal funds for shelter services to undocumented immigrants, directly defunding a housing-related assistance program.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds services for undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting access to aid like shelter and healthcare per bill's prohibition on federal funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4703: To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a system tracking all detentions or removals of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) during immigration enforcement. DHS must report these cases quarterly to Congress, including instances where minors were removed alongside undocumented parents. The system must also include cases involving citizens or LPRs detained by other agencies and transferred to DHS. A separate process for individuals to prove citizenship or LPR status during detention must be established within 180 days.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires DHS to track detentions/removals of citizens/LPRs, ensuring accountability and preventing wrongful enforcement against protected individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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