H.Res. 570 · 111th Congress

Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the immigration status of any detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-06-19
Latest action
2009-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any portions of all documents, records, and communications in the possession of the Department relating to the immigration status of any detainee or foreign person captured in Afghanistan who: (1) was notified of the person's Miranda rights by the Department of Justice (DOJ); (2) is in Department of Defense (DOD) custody or control; (3) may be suspected of terrorism; and (4) may be subject to transfer or release into the United States for civilian or military court proceedings.