Sen. Kim Introduces Bill to Block ICE From Using Detention Centers With Unfixed Safety Issues
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Green card holders can be detained by ICE in certain circumstances, such as criminal convictions or removal proceedings. Those who find themselves in detention would benefit from the improved oversight and facility standards this bill requires, though the number of green card holders in ICE detention at any given time is relatively small.
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Senator Andy Kim introduced the Private Detention Accountability Act, which would require ICE's Office of Detention Oversight to audit jails, prohibit new admissions until deficiencies are fixed, and require ICE to report audit findings and facility fixes to Congress.
The Private Detention Accountability Act would require ICE's oversight office to conduct audits of detention facilities and report its findings to Congress, part of a broader effort by NJ Senators to increase transparency and stop the expansion of warehouse-style detention centers.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Private Detention Accountability Act
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