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MI SR0145
Resolution
Status
9/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a swift investigation into allegations of hysterectomies performed on immigrant detainees at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia without informed consent.
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Requires DHS to ensure affected individuals can freely participate in investigations and share their stories without fear of retaliation, and provide access to adequate medical treatment or independent second opinions.
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References a September 2020 whistleblower complaint from a nurse alleging multiple women detainees underwent unwanted hysterectomies without full understanding or consent, with one surgeon reportedly known as "the uterus collector."
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Calls on Congress to pass measures requiring greater oversight of immigration detention centers and increased protections for detainees.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the Secretary of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a swift investigation into allegations of invasive medical procedures or hysterectomies performed on immigrant detainees without informed consent, ensure impacted individuals may freely participate in the investigation, and provide immediate medical treatment to any affected individuals, and to memorialize the Congress of the United States to pass measures requiring greater oversight of immigration detention centers and increased protections for detainees.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
9/30/2020