This bill would require the mandatory detention of immigrants who are physically present in the United States but have not been formally admitted. Currently, immigration authorities have discretion in deciding whether to detain such individuals while their cases are processed. The legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate that discretion and make detention mandatory for applicants at the border or points of entry. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The measure affects immigrants in removal proceedings and would likely result in increased detention populations and associated costs for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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