The Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024 would eliminate two case management programs within the Department of Homeland Security's Alternatives to Detention initiative, which currently allows certain immigrants awaiting deportation hearings to remain in the community under supervision rather than in detention facilities. The bill would redirect any funding previously allocated to these programs toward expanding immigration detention bed capacity and would require the agency to detain individuals currently participating in these programs. The legislation would also tighten monitoring requirements for immigrants in other programs by mandating GPS tracking, requiring biometric information collection, and imposing penalties including immediate detention for those who violate program conditions or relocate to sanctuary jurisdictions that limit immigration cooperation. Additionally, the bill establishes strict timelines for check-in requirements and expedited removal proceedings, with mandatory court decisions within specific timeframes. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment with various reporting requirements to Congress due within 45 to 120 days.
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