Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5093: PROKID Act

The PROKID Act establishes an independent Office of the Ombudsperson within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect immigrant children in government custody. This new office would have the authority to conduct regular unannounced site visits, investigate complaints of abuse or neglect, and advocate for the quickest possible release of detained children. To support these efforts, the bill requires the government to share real-time data on child locations and custody details with the ombudsperson while strictly prohibiting the use of this information for immigration enforcement. Additionally, the act creates an expert advisory committee to review facility compliance and mandates that the government publish monthly statistics on the number and length of time children are held in detention.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill establishes an office to protect immigrant children in custody, investigate abuse, and advocate for their release, directly supporting immigrant rights and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9943: Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026

This bill directs the Small Business Administration to create educational resources for small business owners and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA must develop online modules, a physical card, and planning guides that explain how to respond to searches or arrests, including the constitutional right to remain silent and consult a lawyer. These materials will be made available in English and the 15 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., with content reviewed by legal experts and government agencies to ensure accuracy.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates SBA to create educational resources protecting immigrant rights and explaining constitutional protections during enforcement.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill empowers workers by providing critical legal information and resources regarding immigration enforcement, protecting their constitutional rights and ability to seek counsel.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Enforcement Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive standards for the treatment, care, and placement of noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Key provisions include a prohibition on separating children from their parents or guardians unless there is clear and convincing evidence of an imminent threat, alongside requirements for rapid family reunification and the elimination of family detention facilities. The bill mandates that children be housed in state-licensed facilities that provide trauma-informed care, adequate medical and educational services, and access to legal representation, while also phasing out large congregate care settings in favor of family-based placements. Furthermore, it creates an independent Office of the Ombudsperson to monitor compliance, investigates age assessments that ban invasive medical procedures, and enforces strict data privacy rules to prevent information from custody cases from being used in immigration removal proceedings.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects noncitizen children from separation and mandates family reunification, directly advancing immigrant rights and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9805: Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive protections for noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting families at the border and children placed in government care. The bill mandates that children remain with their parents or family members unless there is clear evidence of an imminent threat to national security or serious harm to the child, while also requiring the federal government to phase out large congregate care facilities in favor of smaller, family-like settings. Key provisions include strict standards for detention and housing conditions, such as 24-hour access to medical care, nutritious food, and recreational activities, alongside the creation of an independent Ombudsperson office to monitor compliance and investigate complaints. Additionally, the legislation ensures that children receive free legal representation, prohibits the use of welfare records in immigration proceedings, and establishes rigorous oversight for any emergency influx facilities used during surges in arrivals.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates keeping children with parents and limits congregate care, protecting vulnerable immigrant children from separation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026

This bill establishes financial liability for private detention centers and their employees if they cause the wrongful death of a person held there. It allows families of deceased individuals to sue in federal court for at least $5 million in statutory damages plus economic and punitive damages. The law removes the ability of detention staff to use immunity defenses to avoid responsibility and holds the facility itself responsible for the actions of its workers. These rules apply specifically to private companies contracted by the federal government to detain people accused of breaking civil, criminal, or immigration laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability for private detention centers and protects civil rights by allowing lawsuits for wrongful death.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes liability for wrongful deaths in private detention centers, protecting immigrant lives and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 31, 2026

HR 10011: No PREJUDICE Act

The No PREJUDICE Act prohibits Department of Homeland Security officers from detaining, arresting, or investigating individuals based on their race, ethnicity, job, or use of a non-English language or an accented English. It specifically bans profiling at locations like bus stops or agricultural sites and forbids targeting people for hobbies or careers. If someone in immigration removal proceedings claims they were stopped for these reasons, they can request a court hearing to prove the violation. A judge who finds the profiling unlawful must dismiss the removal case, while the case continues only if no violation is found.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits racial and ethnic profiling by law enforcement, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits profiling based on race, ethnicity, or language use, explicitly protecting immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory enforcement practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9745: Orlin’s Law

Orlin's Law requires immigration officials to identify detained parents and prioritize family unity by limiting detention when possible. The bill mandates that parents be allowed to make free calls and visits with their children, participate in family court proceedings, and access necessary documents to care for their dependents. It also establishes a new office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to coordinate these protections and provides for community-based alternatives to detention. Additionally, the law creates a presumption that parental rights remain intact even if a child is separated from a detained parent and outlines specific steps to facilitate reunification upon removal.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrant families by limiting detention, ensuring access to services, and prioritizing family unity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9659: Fund Schools, Not ICE Act

The Fund Schools, Not ICE Act directs unspent funds originally allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be transferred to the Department of Education for use in elementary and secondary school programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to sell eleven specific immigration detention warehouses that were purchased between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. These measures aim to redirect financial resources from immigration enforcement toward educational initiatives while mandating the disposal of recently acquired detention facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects funds from ICE to the Department of Education for elementary and secondary school programs, directly increasing educational funding.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill diverts funds from ICE and mandates selling detention warehouses, directly weakening immigration enforcement capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HRES 1431: Impeaching John Edwin Steele, Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution formally impeaches Senior District Judge John Edwin Steele of the Middle District of Florida for high crimes and misdemeanors. The primary allegation is that he released Miakel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national convicted of aircraft piracy, from an ICE detention facility despite the individual posing a special danger to the public. The text claims the judge ignored federal regulations allowing detention for dangerous aliens and prioritized case management backlogs over national security and public safety. By ordering the release within 24 hours, the resolution argues the judge denied the executive branch time to pursue appellate review and protect the community. Consequently, the House seeks to remove the judge from office based on this specific judicial decision.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill impeaches a judge for releasing a detained immigrant, signaling opposition to lenient immigration enforcement and support for stricter detention policies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9361: Worst of the Worst Act

The Worst of the Worst Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public database within 180 days of enactment. This database will list released criminal aliens who are subject to mandatory detention, including their photos, names, physical descriptions, release dates, and locations. The system will allow the public to search for individuals by name or release jurisdiction to track their whereabouts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates a public database of released criminal aliens, enhancing surveillance and restricting privacy rights, which aligns with opposing criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates public tracking of released criminal aliens, increasing surveillance and limiting privacy protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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