H.R. 6537: Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and Security Together Act (FIRST Act)
On 4/17/20, Representative Jayapal (D-WA), introduced the Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and Security Together Act (FIRST Act) (H.R. 6537) to require the release of most individuals detained by ICE during a national emergency related to a communicable disease. AILA endorses this bill.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 20050500.
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