Justice for Jocelyn Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-10T20:38:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 355 Justice for Jocelyn Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/10/2025, 8:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 355

Bill 119 hr 355, also known as the "Alien Release Order Compliance Act," aims to address the issue of aliens who fail to comply with release orders in the United States. The bill proposes to remove aliens who do not comply with their release orders and to enroll all aliens on the nondetained docket of an immigration court in the Alternatives to Detention program, which includes continuous GPS monitoring.

The bill seeks to ensure that aliens who are released from detention adhere to the conditions of their release and do not pose a risk to public safety. By enrolling all aliens on the nondetained docket in the Alternatives to Detention program, the bill aims to provide a more effective and efficient way to monitor and track the movements of these individuals.

In addition to addressing compliance issues, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration enforcement. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 355 is to improve the enforcement of immigration laws and ensure that aliens who are released from detention are held accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of HR 355

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 HR 355

Bill HR 355 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HR 355 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HR 355's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 13, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 355

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 355

To remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the nondetained docket of an immigration court in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes.