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Protection Against Unlawful Detention Based on Personal Characteristics

This act aims to protect citizens from detention or imprisonment solely based on their race, origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. It ensures that no one will be deprived of liberty simply because of who they are, strengthening fundamental rights and personal freedoms.
Key points
Prohibits detaining or imprisoning an individual solely based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
The act expands the list of protected characteristics, allowing the Attorney General to add more, but without the ability to remove those already listed.
Strengthens the protection of civil rights and personal liberties, preventing discrimination in the detention process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_634
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-02-19