HR. 61In Committee
Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require immigration authorities to detain certain noncitizen children under specified immigration law rules and keep some families together during detention at the border
Key points
- Establish detention rules for minors
- Require family detention together
- Prohibit state facility licensing
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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