Sarah's Law
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 31, 2019)
Sarah's Law
This bill directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. It shall provide the victim, or the closest living relative of a deceased victim, with information about such alien, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.
What just happenedJan 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S802)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 31, 2019
- Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S802)
Judiciary Committee - Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate