Sec. 121. Alternatives to detention improvements
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall certify to the appropriate committees of Congress that— with respect to the alternatives to detention programs, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s processes that condition the release of aliens under any type of supervision, consistent and standard policies are in place across all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices; the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s alternatives to detention programs use escalation and de-escalation techniques; and reports on the use of, and policies with respect to, such escalation and de-escalation techniques are provided to the public appropriately protecting sensitive information. Not less frequently than annually, the Director shall conduct a review of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies with respect to the alternatives to detention programs so as to ensure standardization and evidence-based decision making.
Not later than 14 days after the completion of each review required by paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the review. Not less frequently than every 5 years, the Director shall ensure that an independent verification and validation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies with respect to the alternatives to detention programs is conducted.