Protects noncitizen children in immigration custody by banning family separation and setting new care standards.
This bill would create new rules for how noncitizen children are treated when they are held in immigration custody. It would stop families from being separated at the border and set strict standards for their care, legal help, and release. An independent office would oversee these new protections.
This bill would make family unity the rule. It would also limit how long children can be held by border agents. Additionally, it would require specific standards for their care, including medical, educational, and recreational services. It would also create an independent office to oversee these protections and ensure children receive legal help.
S 5071 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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