H.R. 7255 · 110th Congress

Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-10-03
Latest action
2008-10-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to mandate live training of all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel who come into contact with unaccompanied alien children.

Sets forth detention standards for immigration detention facilities.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) convene a detention advisory committee; (2) promulgate regulations regarding detainee care and custody; (3) implement secure alternatives to detention programs under which eligible aliens are released under supervision, assistance, and monitoring that ensure their appearance at all immigration interviews, appointments, and hearings; and (4) provide protective detention alternatives for specified categories of vulnerable aliens.