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H.R. 578: Sarah’s Law

H.R. 578 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, federal authorities have discretion in whether to detain undocumented immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes. This bill changes that by requiring the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security to detain… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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