Sec. 151. Definitions
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In this subtitle: The term detention , in the context of an immigration-related enforcement activity, means government custody or any other deprivation of an individual’s freedom of movement by government agents. The term detention facility means any Federal, State, local government facility, or privately owned and operated facility that is used to hold immigration detainees for more than 72 hours. The term short-term detention facility means any Federal, State, local government facility, or privately owned and operated facility that is used to hold immigration detainees for 72 hours or less.
The term immigration-related enforcement activity means any government action in which— an individual suspected of an immigration violation is detained for such violation; or an individual who has been detained by government agents is questioned about possible immigration violations. The term secure alternatives means custodial or non-custodial programs under which aliens are screened and provided with appearance assistance services or placed in supervision programs as needed to ensure they appear at all immigration interviews, appointments and hearings.
The term unaccompanied alien child or children shall be defined as found in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 279(g) ). The term apprehension , in the context of an immigration enforcement related activity, means government detention, arrest, or custody, or any significant deprivation of an individuals freedom of action by government officials or entities acting under agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for suspicion of violations under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ).
The term SSA means the appropriate State or local service agency, including relevant nongovernmental organizations, child welfare agencies, child protective service agencies, school and head start administrators, mental health and legal service providers, and hospitals.
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