Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Summary
The bill obligates the Secretary of Homeland Security to let members of Congress enter any immigration detention facility without prior notice and to allow detainees timely contact with lawyers, faith leaders, and family. It also requires the department to publish aggregated data on any excessive force, unauthorized actions, wrongful detention, or sexual abuse by immigration officers, and sets penalties for officials who block congressional visits. The aim is to make immigration enforcement more transparent and protect civil‑rights safeguards.
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