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S.1186: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards. The DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) shall conduct periodic unannounced...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |