An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act")

Summary

The bill adds a background‑check question about any past employment or contract work with ICE or CBP for law‑enforcement certification applicants, and it creates extensive rights and communication safeguards for people held in state or county prisons under federal civil immigration authority. It also limits police inquiries into a person’s immigration status unless there is a specific, documented reason. The measures aim to improve oversight and ensure fair treatment.

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