We have received text from S. 84: Sarah's Law. This bill was received on 2025-01-14, and currently has 34 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled "Sarah's Law," aims to amend the existing U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act concerning the detention of non-citizens who are charged with certain crimes. Here are the key components of the bill:
Mandatory Detention of Certain Aliens
The bill proposes that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must detain aliens (non-citizens) who:
- Have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
- Have not been properly inspected or admitted into the United States.
- Hold a nonimmigrant visa that has been revoked.
- Are subject to specific provisions of U.S. immigration law.
Notification Requirements
The bill also establishes a protocol for notifying victims or their family members when an alien charged with a crime is detained. ICE is required to:
- Obtain information from law enforcement regarding the victims involved in the crimes.
- Provide timely and ongoing information to the victims or their nearest relatives that includes:
- The alien's full name, any aliases, date of birth, and nationality.
- The alien's immigration status and criminal history.
- The alien's custody status and any changes in that status.
- An overview of the U.S. Government's efforts to remove the alien from the country.
Savings Provision
Lastly, the bill includes a provision stating that it does not limit the rights of crime victims under any other laws, ensuring that existing victim rights are maintained.
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