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Sarah's Law
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 160
Bill 118 s 160, also known as Sarah's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Sarah, a young woman who tragically lost her life due to a violent crime committed by an undocumented immigrant.
The main purpose of Sarah's Law is to increase communication and cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies. The bill would require that federal immigration officials notify local law enforcement when an undocumented immigrant is released from custody. This notification would allow local law enforcement to take appropriate action to ensure public safety.
Additionally, Sarah's Law would also establish a system for victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants to seek restitution from the federal government. This provision aims to provide support and assistance to victims and their families who have been impacted by crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Overall, Bill 118 s 160, Sarah's Law, seeks to address the issue of public safety and accountability in cases involving undocumented immigrants. The bill aims to improve communication between federal and local authorities, as well as provide support for victims of crimes committed by undocumented individuals.
The main purpose of Sarah's Law is to increase communication and cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies. The bill would require that federal immigration officials notify local law enforcement when an undocumented immigrant is released from custody. This notification would allow local law enforcement to take appropriate action to ensure public safety.
Additionally, Sarah's Law would also establish a system for victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants to seek restitution from the federal government. This provision aims to provide support and assistance to victims and their families who have been impacted by crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Overall, Bill 118 s 160, Sarah's Law, seeks to address the issue of public safety and accountability in cases involving undocumented immigrants. The bill aims to improve communication between federal and local authorities, as well as provide support for victims of crimes committed by undocumented individuals.
Congressional Summary of S 160
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 160
Bill S 160 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 160 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023. Bill S 160's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 160
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 160
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 160
Sarah's Law
Sarah's Law
A bill 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 160
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