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S 1549 111th Congress Senate

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act

Official title: A bill to protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention.

Introduced: July 30, 2009 See on congress.gov
Immigration Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonment
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Department of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsExecutive agency funding and structureImmigration status and procedures
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This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 30, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2009
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 Latest action July 30, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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All 1 Democratic 1
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 30, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1549: Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1549/
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"S. 1549: Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1549/.
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