US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention
Exclusive: Democrats Dick Durbin of Illinois and Alex Padilla of California seek to prevent unlawful arrests
TL;DR
- Legislation introduced by Senators Durbin and Padilla aims to restrict ICE arrests and indefinite detention.
- The proposed bill requires immigration officers to obtain administrative warrants with probable cause for detentions.
- It mandates bond hearings within 24 hours of warrantless arrests and 60-day custody reviews for detainees.
- The senators intend to prevent unlawful arrests, protect citizens and legal immigrants, and stop racial profiling.
- Some advocates are concerned about broad exceptions, such as "imminent danger to the community," and the continued detention for civil violations.