Protecting Immigrant Children in Government Custody: Establishing an Ombudsperson
This act establishes a new Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody to ensure better care and protection for immigrant children held by the government. Its purpose is to monitor conditions, investigate complaints, and expedite the release of children from custody, directly impacting the safety and well-being of young immigrants.
Key points
Establishes an independent Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children to monitor facility conditions and investigate abuse claims.
The Ombudsperson will have unobstructed access to facilities and information to ensure children are held in the least restrictive settings and promptly released.
New data collection requirements are introduced for immigrant children in custody, with public access to data, but prohibiting its use for immigration enforcement.
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