Congress Mandates Detention for Non-Citizens Charged With Theft or Assault

January 29 – February 10, 2025

Congress passed legislation requiring the DHS to detain non-citizens charged with theft, burglary, or assaulting police. These measures also grant states the legal authority to sue the federal government for failing to enforce the new detention mandates.

Policies

Congress Passes Bill Requiring Federal Detention of Non-Citizens Charged with Theft or Burglary

H.R. 29

Congress Requires Federal Officials to Detain Immigrants Charged with Theft or Attacking Police

S. 5

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