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Protection Against Unlawful Detention Based on Personal Characteristics

This act aims to protect citizens from detention or imprisonment solely based on their personal characteristics, such as race, origin, or religion. It provides greater security and assurance that no one will be unjustly deprived of liberty because of who they are.
Key points
Prohibits detaining or imprisoning an individual solely based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
The act amends existing law to strengthen the protection of civil rights and personal liberties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1439
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Process start date: 2025-02-18