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Protection Against Unlawful Detention Based on Personal Characteristics

This act aims to protect citizens from detention or imprisonment solely due to their personal characteristics, such as race, origin, or religion. It ensures greater security and certainty that no one will be deprived of liberty without a justified reason, based on actions rather than identity. This allows citizens to feel safer, knowing their rights are protected.
Key points
Prohibits detaining or imprisoning individuals solely based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Strengthens legal protections for all citizens, regardless of their personal characteristics.
Ensures that detention decisions are based on specific actions, not on prejudice.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1181
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1181.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits detaining or imprisoning individuals solely based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Strengthens legal protections for all citizens, regardless of their personal characteristics.
  • Ensures that detention decisions are based on specific actions, not on prejudice.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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