ICE would have to detain some non-U.S. citizens charged with crimes that caused death or serious injury. ICE would also have to give victims or close family members updates about the person’s custody, immigration status, and possible removal from the United States.
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Sarah's Law is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 84: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects non-U.S. citizens who are charged with crimes that caused death or serious injury and who also fit the bill’s immigration-status rules. It also affects victims and families who would receive more information from ICE. ICE and law enforcement agencies would have new work to identify victims and share updates.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change who ICE must hold after serious criminal charges. Today, immigration officials may have more room to decide whether detention is needed. Under this bill, detention would be required for covered people. Victims and close family members could also get clearer updates about what ICE is doing.
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