Detention of Aliens Charged with Theft and Other Offenses
New rules aim to enhance public safety by allowing faster detention of non-citizens accused of theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, assault on a law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in death or serious injury. This means these individuals can be held by immigration authorities even if not yet convicted, with the goal of preventing further offenses.
Key points
Immigration authorities will be able to detain non-citizens charged with theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, assault on a law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in death or serious injury.
Definitions of offenses like theft or burglary will align with the laws of the jurisdiction where the acts occurred.
The Department of Homeland Security will issue detainers and swiftly take custody of such non-citizens if not already detained by other agencies.
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