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Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2870| Senate 
| Updated: 11/14/2019
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2019 This bill places limits on solitary confinement in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. Solitary confinement shall be (1) limited to the shortest duration and least restrictive conditions necessary, and (2) consistent with the rationale for placing the alien in solitary confinement. Administrative segregation (a type of solitary confinement) shall (1) be limited to where a substantial and immediate threat makes such segregation necessary; (2) be limited in duration, with certain exceptions; and (3) not be used to discipline. An alien who requires protection (1) may be placed in solitary confinement upon the alien's request, and (2) shall be transferred to a safer alternative upon the alien's request. The bill places additional restrictions on placing a vulnerable individual in solitary confinement, such as an individual who (1) is a minor; (2) has a serious disability or mental illness or; or (3) is pregnant or had just given birth. Generally, such individuals may not be placed in solitary confinement absent a substantial and immediate threat. An alien may not be placed in solitary confinement based on (1) identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; (2) HIV status; (3) race, religion, or nationality; or (4) the alien's report of misconduct. An alien in solitary confinement shall receive a weekly mental health evaluation. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security shall have unrestricted access to ICE facilities, records, and personnel. The bill imposes various training, reporting, and data collection requirements related to solitary confinement.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6607-6610)
  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6607-6610)

Immigration

Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHIV/AIDSImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2870| Senate 
| Updated: 11/14/2019
Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2019 This bill places limits on solitary confinement in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. Solitary confinement shall be (1) limited to the shortest duration and least restrictive conditions necessary, and (2) consistent with the rationale for placing the alien in solitary confinement. Administrative segregation (a type of solitary confinement) shall (1) be limited to where a substantial and immediate threat makes such segregation necessary; (2) be limited in duration, with certain exceptions; and (3) not be used to discipline. An alien who requires protection (1) may be placed in solitary confinement upon the alien's request, and (2) shall be transferred to a safer alternative upon the alien's request. The bill places additional restrictions on placing a vulnerable individual in solitary confinement, such as an individual who (1) is a minor; (2) has a serious disability or mental illness or; or (3) is pregnant or had just given birth. Generally, such individuals may not be placed in solitary confinement absent a substantial and immediate threat. An alien may not be placed in solitary confinement based on (1) identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; (2) HIV status; (3) race, religion, or nationality; or (4) the alien's report of misconduct. An alien in solitary confinement shall receive a weekly mental health evaluation. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security shall have unrestricted access to ICE facilities, records, and personnel. The bill imposes various training, reporting, and data collection requirements related to solitary confinement.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6607-6610)
  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6607-6610)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHIV/AIDSImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination