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S. 2718 (117th)

Due Process Guarantee Act

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Introduced

13 September 2021

Last action

13 September 2021 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6458-6459; text: CR S6459)

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Due Process Guarantee Act This bill limits the detention authority of the United States. Current law prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen unless it is authorized by an act of Congress. This bill prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident unless it is authorized by an act of Congress that (1) is consistent with the Constitution, and (2) expressly authorizes the detention. Additionally, the bill specifies that no U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is apprehended in the United States may be imprisoned or otherwise detained without charge or trial unless such imprisonment or detention is expressly authorized by an act of Congress. Finally, it specifies that a general authorization to use military force or similar measure, on its own, does not authorize the indefinite detention of a person who is arrested in the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 13 September 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6458-6459; text: CR S6459)

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  2. 13 September 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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