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No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7059
Bill 117 HR 7059, also known as the No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of illegal immigration by prohibiting the use of alternatives to detention for individuals who are in the country illegally.
If passed, the bill would require that all individuals who are apprehended for being in the country illegally be detained until their immigration status is determined. This means that individuals would not be allowed to be released on bond or placed in alternative forms of supervision while their cases are being processed.
Supporters of the bill argue that detaining individuals who are in the country illegally is necessary in order to ensure that they do not abscond and fail to appear for their immigration hearings. They believe that alternatives to detention are not effective in ensuring that individuals comply with the immigration process. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that detaining individuals who are in the country illegally is inhumane and costly. They believe that alternatives to detention, such as ankle monitoring or community supervision, are more humane and cost-effective ways to ensure that individuals comply with the immigration process. Overall, the No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of illegal immigration by mandating the detention of individuals who are in the country illegally. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
If passed, the bill would require that all individuals who are apprehended for being in the country illegally be detained until their immigration status is determined. This means that individuals would not be allowed to be released on bond or placed in alternative forms of supervision while their cases are being processed.
Supporters of the bill argue that detaining individuals who are in the country illegally is necessary in order to ensure that they do not abscond and fail to appear for their immigration hearings. They believe that alternatives to detention are not effective in ensuring that individuals comply with the immigration process. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that detaining individuals who are in the country illegally is inhumane and costly. They believe that alternatives to detention, such as ankle monitoring or community supervision, are more humane and cost-effective ways to ensure that individuals comply with the immigration process. Overall, the No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of illegal immigration by mandating the detention of individuals who are in the country illegally. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 7059
No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from enacting any program that provides alternatives to detention for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is in DHS custody and housed at an immigration detention center.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7059
Bill HR 7059 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7059 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7059's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7059
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7059
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7059
No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
No Alternatives to Detention for Illegals Act of 2022
To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from enacting certain alternative to detention programs for aliens, and for other purposes.
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