New Standards, Oversight, and Phase-Out of Private Immigrant Detention.
This Act establishes strict new humanitarian standards for all federal immigrant detention facilities, mandating regular, unannounced inspections and public transparency. Key changes include phasing out private, for-profit immigration prisons within three years and prohibiting the detention of children in ICE facilities. Furthermore, the law introduces a presumption of release during proceedings, moving away from automatic detention.
Key points
End of Private Prisons: The government must terminate contracts with private, for-profit entities operating immigrant detention facilities within three years.
No Child Detention: Individuals under 18 years old cannot be detained in facilities operated or contracted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Presumption of Release: Detained individuals are presumed eligible for release unless the government proves they pose a flight risk or danger (requiring the least restrictive conditions, excluding electronic ankle monitors).
Increased Accountability: Mandates public reports on unannounced facility inspections and detailed investigations into any death occurring in custody.
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