HR. 578In Committee
Sarah’s Law
Require the Justice Department or DHS to detain certain unlawfully present non-U.S. nationals tied to crimes causing death or serious bodily injury and notify victims about their status
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Justice Department or DHS to detain certain unlawfully present non-U.S. nationals tied to crimes causing death or serious bodily injury and notify victims about their status
Key points
- Require detention of certain noncitizens
- Require victim identity collection
- Require victim status notifications
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-21 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedImmigration