- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 7, 2026
What it does
The OPEN Act aims to improve immigration enforcement transparency and accountability by granting Members of Congress unrestricted, no-notice access to all immigration detention facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security, including the ability to speak privately with detainees and staff, observe conditions, and be accompanied by experts. It prohibits facility operators from delaying or denying such access and mandates public reporting of excessive force, misconduct, wrongful detentions, and sexual abuse by immigration enforcement personnel. The bill also establishes grievance procedures for detained individuals, requires timely notification of family and legal counsel upon…
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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