KIDS Act

The KIDS Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from detaining children, individuals with cognitive disabilities, or their primary caregivers, with limited exceptions for criminal warrants. It also bans immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and polling places, including during travel to or from these sites. If the Department violates these rules, any evidence gathered from the illegal action cannot be used in court, and the affected individuals must be released immediately. The bill requires that any necessary detentions be reported to Congress within 24 hours and prioritizes releasing children to their parents or designated caregivers.