Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026 authorizes state governors to inspect immigration detention facilities within their states for health and.

The Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026 allows governors to conduct health and safety inspections of immigration detention facilities within their states. Governors can access all areas of the facility, speak privately with detainees, and document conditions through notes and photography. The Act prohibits interference with federal immigration enforcement operations and does not create a private right of action for detainees. Governors must provide advance notice to the Secretary of Homeland Security and facility operators before inspections.

Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026 authorizes state governors to inspect immigration detention facilities within their states for health and.

The Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026 allows governors to conduct health and safety inspections of immigration detention facilities within their states. Governors can access all areas of the facility, speak privately with detainees, and document conditions through notes and photography. The Act prohibits interference with federal immigration enforcement operations and does not create a private right of action for detainees. Governors must provide advance notice to the Secretary of Homeland Security and facility operators before inspections.