Changes to Unaccompanied Children and Alien Detention Regulations.
This act introduces new rules for unaccompanied children, including stricter qualification criteria and repatriation procedures. It also modifies alien detention rules, increasing bond requirements and limiting work authorization. The aim is to enhance security and streamline migration processes.
Key points
Unaccompanied Children: New, stricter criteria for defining an "unaccompanied alien child" and a requirement for no affiliation with criminal organizations.
Alien Detention: Increase in minimum bond to $25,000 for certain detained aliens and limitations on work authorization.
Audits and Age Verification: Mandatory audits to verify age and lack of criminal affiliation for unaccompanied children, with immediate removal proceedings if found.
Safe Repatriation: Enhanced efforts for safe repatriation of unaccompanied children to their home countries, including negotiation of international agreements and detailed screening procedures.
Sponsor Vetting: Implementation of detailed background checks and audits for individuals and organizations seeking to sponsor unaccompanied children, including criminal history and immigration status checks.
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