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Angus King (I-ME)

S.Amdt. 60

S.Amdt. 60 · Senate amendment

A amendment from an independent · See the cosponsor

Changes S. 5 — Laken Riley Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

  • The amendment adds a new section to the bill called SEC. 4. ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS.
  • It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to use ankle monitoring or a similar level of supervision instead of locking someone up, specifically for certain aliens who do not pose a threat to public safety and have extenuating circumstances.

Extenuating Circumstances and Procedures

  • Extenuating circumstances include whether locking up the alien would result in the loss of a provider or caregiver for a child or dependent, or whether the alien is pregnant or suffering from a serious medical condition.
  • The amendment requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to set up procedures so these aliens can petition for alternative arrangements.
  • It also requires the issuance of guidance to determine if an alien poses a threat to public safety.