Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (11)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)Original· 2026-01-27
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)Original· 2026-01-27
- Andy Kim (D-NJ)Original· 2026-01-27
- Bernard Sanders (I-VT)Original· 2026-01-27
- Edward J. Markey (D-MA)Original· 2026-01-27
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)Original· 2026-01-27
- Patty Murray (D-WA)Original· 2026-01-27
- Peter Welch (D-VT)Original· 2026-01-27
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2026-01-27
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Original· 2026-01-27
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)· 2026-02-03
Latest Action
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would establish new standards for how immigration authorities treat people in detention, likely including requirements for medical care, safe conditions, and limits on how long someone can be held without a hearing. The legislation would affect both detained immigrants and the federal agencies responsible for their care, potentially requiring changes to detention facilities and procedures across the country.
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