Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act sets standards for DHS detention facilities and improves conditions for detained immigrants.
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act establishes standards for facilities detaining immigrants under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It mandates that DHS ensure detainees receive legal orientation, access to counsel, and prohibits solitary confinement. The Act also requires DHS to collect and maintain detailed information about each detainee. It mandates annual reports to Congress on facility inspections and compliance with standards.
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