Stricter Immigration Enforcement: Mandatory GPS Tracking and Detention Priority.
This bill severely restricts programs allowing non-citizens to await immigration hearings outside detention, redirecting funds to increase detention capacity. It mandates GPS monitoring for all non-detained aliens awaiting court decisions and requires the immediate detention of individuals residing in so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. The goal is to enhance surveillance and expedite removal processes for non-compliance.
Key points
Termination of specific support programs (Case Management Pilot, Young Adult Case Management) and reallocation of funds to increase immigration detention beds.
Mandatory GPS monitoring (e.g., ankle or wrist devices) for all aliens on the non-detained court docket throughout their proceedings and until removal.
Aliens residing in "sanctuary jurisdictions" (areas limiting cooperation with federal authorities) become ineligible for supervision programs and must be detained.
Violation of supervision conditions leads to immediate detention and highly expedited removal proceedings with strict appeal deadlines (7 days for appeal, 7 days for hearing).
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4364
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-05-16