A bill to provide for a hearing before an administrative law judge respecting the release of certain Mariel Cuban detainees.

Summary

Provides for a counsel-assisted hearing before an administrative judge for certain "Mariel" Cuban detainees (as defined by this Act). Directs the Attorney General to provide such persons with notice of hearing rights and counsel in cases of financial need. Requires the release of a detainee unless the Attorney General establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that such person: (1) is a threat to the community or to other people; or (2) would violate certain conditions of release. States that a release may only be made into suitable community sponsorship or placement. Authorizes the use of Department of Justice funds for half-way housing for such purposes. Provides for stay and revocation of release. Requires annual review of an incarcerated detainee's files. Prohibits judicial review of release determinations under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 31 March 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 March 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 March 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 April 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 July 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 August 1988

   Committee

   Clean Bill to be Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 August 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 4 August 1988

   Committee

   Clean Bill H.R.5164 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 March 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Mariel Cuban Detention Review Act of 1988