The KIDS Act aims to protect children and individuals with cognitive disabilities from detention and restricts immigration enforcement actions at.
The KIDS Act, or Keeping Immigrants and Destinations Safe Act, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from detaining children, individuals with cognitive disabilities, and primary caregivers of such individuals. It also restricts immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, including schools, medical facilities, and places of worship, unless a criminal warrant is issued by a court. The Act mandates the prompt release of detained children and individuals with cognitive disabilities to designated caregivers or appropriate authorities.
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