New Rules for Pre-Trial Release of Non-Citizens
This bill changes how courts decide whether to release someone accused of a crime before their trial. If the person is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, the court will now assume they are a flight risk and a danger to the community. This makes it much harder for them to be released, even if they have family or a job in the U.S.
Key points
Makes it more difficult for non-citizens and non-permanent residents to be released from jail before their trial.
Courts will automatically assume non-citizens are a flight risk and a danger, unless proven otherwise with strong evidence.
Having family or a job in the U.S. will no longer be a valid reason to argue for release for non-citizens.
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