US Congress Senate Bill 1594 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on August 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-08-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act - Sets forth provisions regarding procedures and standards applicable to aliens detained in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody and the conditions of such custody which shall address: (1) new detention standards; (2) fair and humane treatment; (3) solitary confinement limitations; (4) investigation of grievances; (5) access to telephones and legal assistance; (6) detainee transfers; (7) translation capabilities; (8) medical care; (9) vulnerable populations; (10) standards for non-criminal detainees; (11) personnel training; and (12) reporting of detainee deaths. Establishes in DHS: (1) an Office of Detention Oversight; and (2) a detention alternatives program under which detainees may be released under enhanced supervision. Provides for: (1) legal orientation for immigration and asylum detainees; (2) construction or use of less restrictive detention facilities, including facilities for families with children; and (3) quality assurance procedures regarding expedited removal interviews. Authorizes the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to study the effect of expedited removal provisions, practices, and procedures on asylum claims.

Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act

Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]

Sen. Edward Kennedy [D-MA]

Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]

Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-08-06		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1594/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1594/BILLS-111s1594is.pdf