Families Deserve to Know Act

The Families Deserve to Know Act (H.R. 10107) establishes official legal definitions regarding individuals detained by or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It defines key terms such as which facilities are covered, what counts as being in ICE custody, what constitutes a custodial record, and what qualifies as a serious illness or injury.

This legislation applies to: * **Detained individuals:** People who are detained by ICE, being transported by ICE, or receiving hospital treatment while in ICE custody. * **Detention facilities:** Any facility that detains individuals for or on behalf of ICE. * **Immigration authorities:** ICE officials responsible for maintaining central detention files and overseeing individuals in custody.

The bill establishes specific definitions for ICE custody operations: * **Covered Facility:** Any facility holding individuals for or on behalf of ICE. * **Custodial Record:** The official central file or detention file kept for a detained individual. * **In Custody:** Includes individuals detained inside a covered facility, individuals being transported by ICE, and individuals receiving hospital care while in ICE custody. * **Serious Illness or Serious Injury:** Defined to include medical conditions that present an imminent risk of death without treatment or require hospitalization (the full statutory text for this definition is partially incomplete in the summary provided).

The provided summary does not mention any spending, funding authorizations, taxes, fees, or appropriations.

The provided summary focuses solely on definitions and does not outline specific exceptions, waivers, enforcement deadlines, or penalties.

This bill establishes formal legal definitions regarding who is considered to be in ICE custody, what facilities and records are covered, and what qualifies as a serious injury or illness during detention.