Contact Congress about H.R. 578: Sarah’s Law

ICE would have to detain certain non-citizens tied to crimes that killed someone or caused major injury. Victims or close family members would get updates from Homeland Security about the person and the removal case.

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Sarah’s Law is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 578: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects non-citizens who are already removable or inadmissible and are tied to crimes that killed someone or caused major injury. It also affects victims and close family members, because Homeland Security would have to give them more updates. ICE, Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies would also have new custody and information-sharing duties.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make detention automatic in some of the most serious crime cases involving non-citizens. It could increase how many people ICE holds and how long they stay in custody. It could also give victims and families more direct information about what the government is doing. The bill does not say how it would affect detention space, costs, community trust, or local police practices.

Key provisions in H.R. 578

• The bill adds more cases where ICE must detain someone. It covers certain non-citizens who are removable or inadmissible and are tied to a crime that caused death or serious bodily injury.
• The bill covers several immigration categories. These include people inadmissible under listed immigration rules, people whose nonimmigrant visas were revoked, and people who broke the terms of their nonimmigrant status.
• The bill can apply before a final conviction. It covers people who were charged, arrested, convicted, or admitted acts that make up the core parts of the offense.
• Homeland Security must issue an immigration detainer for covered non-citizens. A detainer asks another law enforcement agency to hold the person for ICE, and Homeland Security must take custody quickly if no one else is holding them.
• Homeland Security must look for the victims connected to the covered offense. It must get information from law enforcement and other available sources.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 578

What is H.R. 578?

ICE would have to detain certain non-citizens tied to crimes that killed someone or caused major injury. Victims or close family members would get updates from Homeland Security about the person and the removal case.

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Who should I contact about H.R. 578?

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