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S. 3594 (110th)

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act

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Introduced

25 September 2008

Last action

25 September 2008 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

Immigration

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Summary

Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act - Sets forth protections against unlawful detentions of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents regarding: (1) notifications; (2) access to counsel; (3) notice and charges; (4) issuance of detainers; (5) access to telephones; (6) protection of community institutions; (7) transfer of detainees; and (8) immigration enforcement-related training of personnel. Sets forth requirements that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must follow in immigration enforcement operations: (1) that are expected to target more that 50 individuals; and (2) respecting coordination with the Department of Labor and other relevant agencies. Sets forth protections for specified vulnerable populations. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) ensure that U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other individuals are not unlawfully detained by establishing secure alternative custody programs; and (2) establish a detention advisory committee. Establishes within DHS a position of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ombudsman.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2008

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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