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Mandatory Detention for Serious Crimes
Recent Bills/Mandatory Detention for Serious Crimes

Mandatory Detention for Serious Crimes

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Why This Matters

This bill requires the detention of non-citizens charged with serious crimes, ensuring that victims are informed about the accused's status. It aims to enhance victim support and accountability in the immigration system.

If you are a victim of a serious crime, you will receive more information about the accused's immigration status.
Who this affects
Non-citizens charged with crimes · Victims or families
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain certain non-citizens charged with serious crimes.
  2. 2It specifically targets individuals charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily harm.
  3. 3The bill mandates that authorities notify victims or their families about the status of the accused.
  4. 4It aims to ensure that victims receive timely information regarding the criminal's immigration status.
  5. 5The bill does not limit the rights of crime victims under existing laws.
Read the detailed summary

Sarah's Law This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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