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Banning Unlawful Detention Based Solely on Race, Religion, or Gender Identity.

This act establishes a clear federal prohibition against imprisoning or detaining individuals based solely on their protected characteristics, such as race, national origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The goal is to strengthen civil liberties and ensure due process, preventing discriminatory detention by authorities. This change enhances legal security for all residents.
Key points
Establishes a federal ban on detaining or imprisoning an individual based only on their race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or disability.
The list of protected characteristics explicitly includes gender identity and sexual orientation, broadening anti-discrimination protections in detention matters.
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Print number: 118_S_129
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-01-30