Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act

Summary

The bill amends Title 18 to allow civil commitment of individuals judged a danger to public safety, adding new definitions for such persons and for activities like urban camping and squatting. It requires the Attorney General or the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate homeless people before custody or charge dismissal to decide if they meet the new criteria. The change broadens the government’s authority to detain certain homeless or mentally ill individuals who are considered risky.

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