Notifying Families of Immigrant Detainee Transfers
This new law requires that families of immigrant detainees be notified within 24 hours if their loved one is transferred to a different facility. This ensures immediate family members receive timely information about the new location and reasons for transfer, facilitating communication and support. The act aims to increase transparency and improve communication between authorities and detainees' families.
Key points
Mandatory notification to immediate family within 24 hours of an immigrant detainee's transfer to a new facility.
Notification must include the reason for transfer and contact details of the new facility.
Immediate family definition includes parents, siblings, children, spouses, including step-relations, foster relations, and legally recognized partnerships.
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