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PROFILED Act

USA116th CongressS-2396| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting the Rights of Families and Immigrants Who Legally Entered from Detention Act or the PROFILED Act This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels. It also addresses the rights of individuals during immigration-related enforcement activities. First, the bill requires federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals. Next, it requires that law enforcement agents give notice to individuals suspected of immigration violations of their right to counsel (at no expense to the federal government), the right to remain silent, and notice that any statements given by the individual can be used against them in a removal or criminal proceeding. Any evidence obtained in violation of this requirement cannot be used against the individual in a removal proceeding. Not later than 48 hours after an individual has been detained, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall file a notice to appear with the closest immigration court. Further, the bill requires a detained individual to have access to a telephone. In addition, the bill defines various rights accorded to vulnerable populations and to parents who have been detained by immigration officers. Finally, the position of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ombudsman is established in DHS.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMexicoOrganized crimeParks, recreation areas, trailsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationState and local financeState and local government operationsViolent crimeWomen's health

PROFILED Act

USA116th CongressS-2396| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
Protecting the Rights of Families and Immigrants Who Legally Entered from Detention Act or the PROFILED Act This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels. It also addresses the rights of individuals during immigration-related enforcement activities. First, the bill requires federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals. Next, it requires that law enforcement agents give notice to individuals suspected of immigration violations of their right to counsel (at no expense to the federal government), the right to remain silent, and notice that any statements given by the individual can be used against them in a removal or criminal proceeding. Any evidence obtained in violation of this requirement cannot be used against the individual in a removal proceeding. Not later than 48 hours after an individual has been detained, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall file a notice to appear with the closest immigration court. Further, the bill requires a detained individual to have access to a telephone. In addition, the bill defines various rights accorded to vulnerable populations and to parents who have been detained by immigration officers. Finally, the position of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ombudsman is established in DHS.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMexicoOrganized crimeParks, recreation areas, trailsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationState and local financeState and local government operationsViolent crimeWomen's health