Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Summary
The Respect Our Communities Act bars the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating new Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing sites or detention centers unless specific steps are followed. It forces the agency to publish a notice, allow at least a 30‑day public comment period, sign agreements with local officials and the state governor, and give Congress advance notice. The goal is to give affected communities a voice and add oversight to facilities that hold people awaiting immigration decisions.
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