New standards for care and oversight in short-term CBP detention facilities
This law mandates basic humanitarian standards, including appropriate shelter, access to bathrooms, showers, water, food, and hygiene items, for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It also increases the transparency of these facilities by requiring regular, unannounced inspections and guaranteeing Congress full access for oversight purposes.
Key points
Establishment of minimum care standards for individuals detained by CBP, covering shelter, food, water, and hygiene items.
Strengthened oversight: mandatory, unannounced audits of detention facilities by federal oversight bodies (OIG and GAO).
Guarantee of full access for Members of Congress to CBP facilities for oversight, prohibiting temporary alterations that mask actual conditions.
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