Bill would let released immigrants check in by video, not in person
In committeeH.R. 8381Latest action
Sponsor: Grace Meng · Representative · NY
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Official title: Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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The bill would require DHS to offer video check-ins instead of in-person visits for immigrants released during deportation proceedings.
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What does this do?
This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to let certain released immigrants complete required periodic check-ins by video call instead of in person. It applies to those released while awaiting a decision in their removal (deportation) case, including people in "alternatives to detention" supervision programs.
Who does it affect?
It affects immigrants going through removal proceedings who must periodically check in as a condition of release, along with the case managers and officers who supervise them and DHS, which would manage the video option.
Why does it matter?
The change would alter how compliance with release conditions is monitored, shifting some in-person reporting requirements to a virtual format managed by DHS.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 20, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.