S.4593

Detention Authority Clarification Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Federal SB4593 mandates detention of aliens physically present in the U.S. but not admitted.

Federal SB4593, the Detention Authority Clarification Act, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require mandatory detention of aliens who are physically present in the United States but have not been admitted. This bill modifies the inspection and detention provisions to ensure that such individuals are detained. The changes include striking and inserting specific language to clarify the detention authority for these individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 20

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.