Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2024

This bill restricts solitary confinement in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities by limiting its use to immediate safety threats and setting strict time limits (maximum 8 hours immediately after an incident, 16 hours in a 7-day period). It prohibits solitary confinement for vulnerable populations including people under 25, those with serious mental illness or intellectual disabilities, pregnant individuals, and others, while requiring mental health screenings within 6 hours for those placed in longer-term separation. The bill mandates staff training on mental health awareness and de-escalation techniques, establishes reporting requirements for facilities, and creates oversight mechanisms including annual assessments by the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. It also allows individuals to pursue legal action for violations through a private cause of action.