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S 1549 111th Congress Senate Immigration Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Department of Homeland Security Detention of persons Executive agency funding and structure Immigration status and procedures

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act

Introduced: July 30, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 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.

What's happening now July 30, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1