In the past few weeks, @ICEgov has found cases of #COVID in immigration detention centers in 13 states & done little to respond. That’s why I, w/ @SenBooker, am proud to introduce the Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and Security Together (FIRST) Act. 
The #FIRSTAct calls for the immediate release of people in detention centers who are under 21, over 50, or have a vulnerable health condition.
It also calls for ICE to review the custody of ALL immigrants in detention in order to lower the detention population & to release those that don't pose a risk to public safety. Social distancing in a detention center is an oxymoron. #FIRSTAct
For those that remain in detention centers, it also guarantees access to hygiene products, the ability to contact loved ones, & the ability to videoconference with legal counsel at no cost. #FIRSTAct
For immigrants living in communities across the country, this bill prohibits enforcement action at sensitive locations like hospitals & public health facilities & suspends enforcement actions unless there is a risk to public safety. #FIRSTAct
The #FIRSTAct acknowledges the most basic humanity for immigrants who are detained and in our communities – ensuring they have the same access to public health precautions as we have all had for the past few weeks.
