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Mandatory Detention for Immigrants Charged with Crimes Resulting in Death or Injury

This law mandates that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must take into custody non-citizens who have been charged with a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. The change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring these individuals are detained while facing charges. Furthermore, the law requires ICE to notify victims or their families about the detained person's immigration status, criminal history, and custody status, strengthening victims' rights to information.
Key points
ICE is required to detain non-citizens charged with crimes that caused death or serious bodily injury to another person.
Enhanced victims' rights: ICE must make reasonable efforts to provide victims or their closest relatives with timely information about the alien's identity, immigration status, criminal history, and custody status.
The mandatory detention applies to individuals who were not inspected and admitted, or whose nonimmigrant visa was revoked, and who face charges for the specified serious crimes.
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Print number: 118_S_160
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sarah's Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_160.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • ICE is required to detain non-citizens charged with crimes that caused death or serious bodily injury to another person.
  • Enhanced victims' rights: ICE must make reasonable efforts to provide victims or their closest relatives with timely information about the alien's identity, immigration status, criminal history, and custody status.
  • The mandatory detention applies to individuals who were not inspected and admitted, or whose nonimmigrant visa was revoked, and who face charges for the specified serious crimes.
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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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 2025-12-30.

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