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COVID-19 Data Transparency in Immigration Detention Facilities Act

This act increases transparency regarding COVID-19 data in immigration detention facilities by requiring regular reporting of information on testing, results, vaccinations, and safety protocols. Additionally, the act protects data privacy and prohibits the use of COVID-19 status as evidence against noncitizens in immigration proceedings.
Key points
Mandates daily public updates of COVID-19 data for federal facilities and weekly reports for contract detention facilities.
Ensuring public access to data in a machine-readable format, archived weekly.
Data privacy protection: information must be anonymized and cannot be used as evidence in immigration proceedings against detainees.
Requirement to report COVID-19 safety protocols, including medical care standards, hygiene, and access to information for detainees.
Requirement to report on efforts to ensure access to legal counsel for detainees, including information on telephone and video conferencing availability.
Right of detainees to receive COVID-19 test results and medical records in their preferred language within 24 hours.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_681
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_681.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates daily public updates of COVID-19 data for federal facilities and weekly reports for contract detention facilities.
  • Ensuring public access to data in a machine-readable format, archived weekly.
  • Data privacy protection: information must be anonymized and cannot be used as evidence in immigration proceedings against detainees.
  • Requirement to report COVID-19 safety protocols, including medical care standards, hygiene, and access to information for detainees.
  • Requirement to report on efforts to ensure access to legal counsel for detainees, including information on telephone and video conferencing availability.
  • Right of detainees to receive COVID-19 test results and medical records in their preferred language within 24 hours.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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