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Protection Against Unlawful Detention Based on Personal Characteristics

This act aims to protect citizens from detention solely based on their race, origin, religion, or sexual orientation. It ensures that no one will be deprived of liberty simply because of who they are, strengthening the fundamental rights and freedoms of every individual in the United States.
Key points
Prohibits detaining individuals solely based on their protected characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
The act aims to prevent discrimination and unlawful deprivation of liberty, enhancing legal security for citizens.
The Attorney General can add other characteristics to the protected list but cannot remove those already specified.
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Additional Information
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2021
Print number: S 1020
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-03-25