Bill 119 hr 61, also known as the Family Detention Standards Clarification Act, aims to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 in order to provide clarity on the standards for family detention. The bill seeks to address the issue of family detention by establishing clear guidelines and regulations for the treatment of families who are detained for immigration-related reasons.
The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that families who are detained are treated fairly and humanely while their immigration cases are being processed. This includes setting standards for the conditions of detention facilities, the provision of medical care, and the protection of vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women.
The bill also aims to improve transparency and accountability in the detention system by requiring regular reporting on the conditions of family detention facilities and the treatment of detainees. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that families are provided with legal representation and access to due process rights during their detention.
Overall, the Family Detention Standards Clarification Act seeks to address the challenges and concerns surrounding family detention in the United States by establishing clear guidelines and regulations to protect the rights and well-being of detained families.