Justice for Jocelyn Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-11T05:53:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 72 Justice for Jocelyn Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2025, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 72

Bill 119 s 72, also known as the "Alien Compliance Enforcement Act," aims to address the issue of aliens who fail to comply with release orders. The bill proposes to remove aliens who do not adhere to their release orders from the United States. Additionally, the bill suggests enrolling all aliens on the ICE nondetailed docket in the Alternatives to Detention program, which includes continuous GPS monitoring.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that aliens who are released from detention facilities are closely monitored and comply with the conditions of their release. By enrolling these individuals in the Alternatives to Detention program with GPS monitoring, the government hopes to track their movements and ensure they do not pose a threat to public safety.

In addition to these provisions, the bill also includes other purposes related to immigration enforcement. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen enforcement measures and ensure that aliens who are released from detention facilities are held accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of S 72

Justice for Jocelyn Act

This bill limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE’s) Alternatives to Detention program, which supervises non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) subject to removal who are released from the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, releases under this program are prohibited unless all detention beds are filled and DHS found no alternatives after exercising and exhausting all reasonable options.

The bill requires all individuals on ICE’s nondetained docket to be enrolled in the program and be subject to continuous GPS monitoring and curfew.

Further, the bill requires a non-U.S. national who was arrested and released to be removed in absentia if an immigration officer submits an affidavit to an immigration judge stating that the individual failed to comply with a condition of release.

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Current Status of Bill S 72

Bill S 72 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill S 72 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 13, 2025. Bill S 72's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 13, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 72

A bill to remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the ICE nondetailed docket in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes.