To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.

2/11/2025, 9:00 AM

Sarah's Law

This bill requires the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

DHS must obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. DHS shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

Bill 119 HR 578, also known as the "Criminal Alien Detention Act," aims to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration enforcement.

The main focus of the bill is to ensure that individuals who have committed serious crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury are not released back into the community while awaiting their immigration proceedings. This is intended to protect public safety and prevent further harm to individuals in the United States.

The bill does not specify which crimes would qualify for mandatory detention by ICE, but it is likely to include offenses such as murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and other violent crimes. It is important to note that the bill does not apply to all immigrants charged with crimes, but only those who have been charged with specific offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Overall, Bill 119 HR 578 seeks to strengthen immigration enforcement measures by ensuring that individuals who pose a threat to public safety are detained during their immigration proceedings. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 578

Introduced on
2025-01-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Sarah's Law

This bill requires the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

DHS must obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. DHS shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

Bill 119 HR 578, also known as the "Criminal Alien Detention Act," aims to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration enforcement.

The main focus of the bill is to ensure that individuals who have committed serious crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury are not released back into the community while awaiting their immigration proceedings. This is intended to protect public safety and prevent further harm to individuals in the United States.

The bill does not specify which crimes would qualify for mandatory detention by ICE, but it is likely to include offenses such as murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and other violent crimes. It is important to note that the bill does not apply to all immigrants charged with crimes, but only those who have been charged with specific offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Overall, Bill 119 HR 578 seeks to strengthen immigration enforcement measures by ensuring that individuals who pose a threat to public safety are detained during their immigration proceedings. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary4/18/2025

Sarah's Law

This bill requires the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has be...


Latest Action1/21/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.