No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate immigration detainers.
This bill, known as the No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026, aims to change immigration laws by removing the practice of immigration detainers. This means it seeks to prevent the practice where immigration officials hold people without a criminal conviction beyond their legal limit, potentially preventing wrongful detention.
The bill would affect individuals who are detained under immigration laws. If passed, it would ensure that people cannot be held in detention centers longer than legally allowed, protecting them from extended, unwarranted detention. It focuses on improving fairness and legal adherence in the immigration process.
As of May 11, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to be reviewed and possibly amended before it can move forward.
