S.3197

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that non-citizens or non-lawful permanent residents pose a flight risk and danger to the community.

The Flight Risk Reduction Act amends title 18, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that a defendant who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident poses a danger to the community and a serious risk of flight. This presumption applies when determining whether to release or detain the defendant pending trial. The presumption can be rebutted by the defendant through clear and convincing evidence. Notably, ties to family or employment in the United States do not qualify as grounds for rebuttal.