Summary
A new bill called the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act aims to change current immigration detention practices in the U.S. The bill proposes stopping automatic detention of low-risk immigrants, raising care standards, and gradually eliminating private prison use. This comes after an increase in ICE detention numbers following new policies under President Trump.
Key Facts
- The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act seeks to change how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains immigrants.
- The bill would stop automatic detention for low-risk immigrant groups.
- It suggests higher care standards and phasing out private prisons for immigrant detention over three years.
- ICE detention rates increased from 47,000 to around 65,000 since January.
- These changes follow President Trump's new immigration policies, which prioritize detaining immigrants.
- The bill introduces a higher burden of proof for detaining vulnerable groups, like pregnant women and those with serious health conditions.
- At least 23 people have died in ICE custody since President Trump took office.
