Detained immigrant parents would get more rights to stay connected with their children and avoid detention.
This bill, called "Orlin's Law," would create new rules to protect the rights of immigrant parents who are detained and have children in the U.S. It would make it harder to detain these parents and would ensure they can communicate with their kids and take part in family court cases. The bill also sets up new programs to help these families.
Today, immigrant parents with children in the U.S. can be detained without specific rules requiring their release or ensuring regular contact with their children. Currently, their ability to participate in family court proceedings can be limited. There is also no dedicated office within ICE to coordinate these cases or a separate community-based program for alternatives to detention. With this bill, detained immigrant parents would generally be released unless a judge proves they are a safety risk. They would have guaranteed free phone and video calls with their children. They would also have the right to arrange visits and fully participate in family court cases. A new office within ICE would focus on their needs, and a new community-based program would offer alternatives to detention. The government would also have to report data on these cases and provide remedies if parents are removed without proper protections.
HR 9745 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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