New Bail Rules for Non-Citizens
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that a defendant who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident poses a danger to the community and a serious risk of flight, for purposes of determining whether to release or detain the defendant pending trial.
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This bill has support from many Republicans but will likely face strong opposition from Democrats who can block it in the Senate.
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The legislation follows the arrest of a Peruvian national in Salt Lake City who allegedly planned to flee the country after a sexual assault. The bill would mandate that non-citizens be presumed flight risks, and stipulates that family ties or employment are not sufficient grounds for release.
The Flight Risk Reduction Act would require non-citizen defendants to present strong evidence to demonstrate they are not a flight risk. The bill aims to close loopholes that allow individuals to evade justice by returning to their home countries before trial.
As of June 2026, several of Senator Mike Lee's immigration-related bills, including the Flight Risk Reduction Act, are currently stalled in committee. The bill, which targets the court release of non-citizens, faces continued scrutiny from critics concerned about due process.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that a defendant who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident poses a danger to the community and a serious risk of flight, for purposes of determining whether to release or detain the defendant pending trial.
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