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S.1549: Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced July 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act - Sets forth protections against unlawful detentions of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents regarding: (1) notifications; (2) access to counsel; (3) notice and charges; (4) issuance of detainers; (5) access to telephones; (6) protection of community institutions, faith-based organizations, and other institutions; (7) transfer of detainees; and (8) immigration...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |