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Sarah's Law: Mandatory Detention for Immigrants Charged with Serious Crimes

This new law requires immigration authorities to detain non-U.S. citizens charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to another person. It aims to ensure these individuals are in custody and to keep victims informed about the perpetrators' status.
Key points
Immigration authorities must detain non-citizens charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily injury.
Victims of crimes or their families will receive ongoing updates on the perpetrator's immigration and criminal status, as well as their custody status.
The law mandates issuing detainers for these individuals and swiftly taking them into custody if not already detained by other officials.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_578
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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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 119_HR_578.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immigration authorities must detain non-citizens charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily injury.
  • Victims of crimes or their families will receive ongoing updates on the perpetrator's immigration and criminal status, as well as their custody status.
  • The law mandates issuing detainers for these individuals and swiftly taking them into custody if not already detained by other officials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security