Search Results: keywords:"detained noncitizens"

  • H. R. 6839 — To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:689

    H. R. 6839, titled the "Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act," seeks to enhance the treatment of detained noncitizens in the United States by establishing an Office of Legal Access Programs within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. This office will create...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6839 is a plan to help people who are not from the U.S. and are staying in special places called detention centers. It makes sure they learn about the rules and how to get help, using their own languages, within a few days of arriving.

  • S. 4119 — To limit the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in immigration detention, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,474

    The bill, S. 4119, aims to limit solitary confinement and other restrictive forms of housing in immigration detention facilities. It sets strict guidelines, including time limits for solitary confinement and longer-term separation, and ensures vulnerable populations, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that people in immigration detention are treated fairly by limiting how long and how often they can be put in time-out (solitary confinement) and making sure everyone is safe, especially if they're sick or need special care. It also says there should be checks to see that everyone follows the rules and a way to fix things if they don't.