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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed 'Find Our Families Act' to Improve Detainee Tracking
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Representative Rashida Tlaib has announced the introduction of the 'Find Our Families Act,' a bill aimed at increasing transparency for individuals held in ICE and Border Patrol custody. The legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to maintain a more detailed online locator system and mandate notification for families and lawyers during detainee transfers.
The proposed legislation would create new federal requirements for the Department of Homeland Security to track detainees and notify legal counsel and families of transfers, potentially changing how information is accessed regarding individuals in federal custody.
Who It Affects
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Department of Homeland Security
The agency would be required to maintain a new online detainee locator system and implement notification procedures for detainee transfers.
Detainees in ICE and Border Patrol custody
The bill would change the requirements for tracking their location and notifying their legal counsel and families of their status.
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Increased Oversight of Detainee Transfers
The bill seeks to codify notification requirements for detainee transfers, specifically including medical transfers, which currently may not be subject to uniform federal reporting standards.
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