Skip to main content

Search Results: keywords:"family separation"

  • H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.

  • The Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024 aims to enhance protections and care for noncitizen children in immigration custody. It prohibits family separation unless strict conditions are met, ensures noncitizen children are provided with legal representation, and mandates safer...

    Simple Explanation

    The Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024 is a new plan to make sure children who aren't from this country and are in immigration custody are safe and well cared for. It says families shouldn't be separated unless there's a really good reason, gives kids legal help, and makes sure their information is kept private.

  • S. 4723, known as the "Keep Families Together Act," aims to establish rules to prevent the separation of children from their parents or legal guardians at or near U.S. ports of entry and within 100 miles of the border. The bill prohibits separation except...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Keep Families Together Act" is a rule that tries to keep kids and their parents together when they come to the U.S., except when it's not safe, and also makes sure families know what's happening if they do get separated.

  • H. R. 8804, known as the "Family Reunification Act of 2024," proposes changes to section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security implement rapid DNA testing for families who try to enter the U.S. without...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to check if families trying to come into the U.S. are really related by using quick DNA tests. If they are related, they can stay together while waiting; if not, they might be split up.