S. 285

Referred to Committee

Sarah's Law

Introduced 1/31/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S802)

1/31/2019 • Senate

Summary

Sarah's Law

This bill directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. It shall provide the victim, or the closest living relative of a deceased victim, with information about such alien, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

Introduced in Senate • 1/31/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports