Dignity for Detained Immigrants: New Standards and Rights
This act establishes new, mandatory standards for immigrant detention facilities, ensuring better protection of their rights and safety. It also limits the use of detention, especially for children and vulnerable individuals, promoting community-based alternative programs. The act increases transparency of facility operations and allows detainees to seek legal recourse.
Key points
Mandatory standards for detention facilities, aligned with American Bar Association guidelines, with regular inspections and penalties for non-compliance.
Prohibition of detaining children in ICE-operated facilities and promotion of community-based alternatives to detention, without electronic surveillance.
Establishment of a presumption of release from detention for immigrants, with detention only in justified cases and subject to regular reviews.
Requirement for public disclosure of detailed information about detention facilities and deaths in custody, enhancing transparency.
Right for detainees to file civil lawsuits for standard violations, with potential for compensatory damages and attorney fees.
Phasing out private detention facilities and jails within 3 years, requiring facilities to be owned and operated by the Department of Homeland Security or non-profit organizations.
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