Ending Immigration Detention and Electronic Monitoring with New Community Support
This bill ends the practice of detaining noncitizens and using electronic monitoring devices like ankle monitors. It redirects federal funding toward community-based services, including housing, healthcare, and legal assistance.
Key points
Mandatory release of all immigration detainees within six months of the Act's passage.
Complete removal and permanent ban on electronic ankle monitoring systems.
Prohibition of federal funds for ICE civil enforcement, including arrests and removals.
Establishment of grants for voluntary social services like housing, healthcare, and job training.
Termination of information-sharing partnerships between local police and federal immigration authorities.
Strict privacy protections preventing the sharing of personal data from social service providers with federal entities.
Status:
Introduced
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