Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Summary
The Respect for Local Communities Act bars the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center unless it first publishes a 30‑day public comment notice, secures a written agreement with the mayor and council of the host locality and the state governor, and notifies Congress with a detailed report. The rule applies to any facility used by ICE to hold individuals awaiting removal, including those under the Detention Reengineering Initiative. It aims to give communities a voice and ensure environmental and economic impacts are reviewed.
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