To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Read the first time
Received
Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Allen, Ms. Greene of Georgia, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates that DHS detain and issue detainers for certain inadmissible immigrants who are charged with, arrested for, or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. Grants state attorneys general standing to sue DHS over immigration detention and removal requirements.
Who Benefits and How
State governments gain legal standing to challenge federal immigration enforcement decisions. Communities concerned about immigrant crime gain mandatory detention requirements.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Immigrants charged with (not necessarily convicted of) theft-related offenses face mandatory detention. DHS bears burden of expanded mandatory detention requirements. Due process concerns for immigrants detained pre-conviction.
Key Provisions
- Mandatory detention for immigrants inadmissible under certain grounds who are charged with theft-related offenses
- DHS must issue detainers and "effectively and expeditiously take custody"
- State attorneys general gain standing to sue DHS in federal court
- Applies based on charges, not convictions
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires DHS detention of immigrants charged with theft-related offenses and gives states standing to sue over immigration enforcement
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand mandatory immigration detention and enable state enforcement litigation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
Key Definitions
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