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Prohibiting Immigrant Transfers and Mandating Social Distancing in ICE Facilities

This act aims to limit the transfer of individuals detained by immigration authorities between various facilities to prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19. It also mandates maintaining adequate physical distancing within these facilities, and if impossible, requires the release of detainees, especially those most vulnerable to health risks. This directly impacts the health safety of individuals in immigration detention.
Key points
Prohibits transfers between ICE facilities and between ICE facilities and federal, state, and local prisons during a public health emergency.
Exceptions for transfers only for release from custody or with medical authorization, including COVID-19 testing and quarantine.
Mandates physical distancing in ICE facilities; if impossible, requires review and release of detainees, especially the most vulnerable.
Prioritizes release for individuals most medically vulnerable to COVID-19 if facilities cannot ensure safety.
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Additional Information
End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act
Print number: S 1778
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2021-05-20