Congress Gains Immediate Oversight Access to Immigration Detention Centers.
This law significantly expands the power of Congress members to access all federal immigration detention facilities, including those run by private contractors. The goal is to ensure full transparency regarding conditions, especially in centers housing minors. This change strengthens accountability, allowing elected officials to scrutinize how taxpayer money is spent and whether humane standards are maintained.
Key points
Members of Congress and their designated staff gain the right to immediate entry into immigration detention centers for oversight purposes.
Facilities are prohibited from making temporary changes before a visit to conceal actual conditions.
Access to facilities housing alien minors must be granted within two business days of a request.
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