US Congress Senate Bill 1549 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on July 30 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-07-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act - Sets forth protections against unlawful detentions of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents regarding: (1) notifications; (2) access to counsel; (3) notice and charges; (4) issuance of detainers; (5) access to telephones; (6) protection of community institutions, faith-based organizations, and other institutions; (7) transfer of detainees; and (8) immigration enforcement-related training of personnel. Sets forth protections for specified vulnerable populations. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish secure alternative custody programs to ensure public safety and appearances at immigration proceedings. Establishes within DHS a position of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ombudsman.

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]

Sen. Edward Kennedy [D-MA]

Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]

Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-07-30		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1549/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1549/BILLS-111s1549is.pdf