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US SB72

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires all aliens on ICE's nondetained docket to enroll in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring throughout immigration proceedings and until removal if ordered

  • Imposes a mandatory curfew requiring monitored aliens to remain at their registered home address between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

  • Prohibits release into Alternatives to Detention programs unless all available detention beds are filled and the Secretary of Homeland Security has exhausted all reasonable efforts to detain the individual

  • Mandates automatic removal orders in absentia for aliens who fail to comply with conditions of release, upon submission of an affidavit by an immigration officer to an immigration judge

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions stay in effect if any part is ruled unconstitutional by a federal court

Legislative Description

Justice for Jocelyn Act

Immigration

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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