New Care and Safety Standards for Individuals in CBP Custody
This act establishes mandatory new standards for healthcare, hygiene, food, and housing conditions for all individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It aims to ensure humane conditions and basic rights, especially for children, the elderly, and those requiring medical attention, thereby impacting the safety and dignity of detainees.
Key points
Mandatory health screenings for all detainees within 12 hours (or 6 hours for high-priority individuals), including physical and mental health assessments.
Ensuring access to drinking water, clean toilets, bathing facilities, hygiene products, and three daily meals with dietary accommodations.
Requiring separate detention for males and females, and children from adults (unless with a guardian), plus outdoor access after 48 hours of detention.
Implementing video monitoring in CBP facilities, regular inspections, and public reporting of sexual abuse complaints, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Training CBP personnel on humanitarian protocols, illness recognition, and child exploitation response to improve care quality.
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