House Bill 4680
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4680
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the detention authority of the United States.
Specifically, it adds a provision to prohibit the detention or imprisonment of an individual based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of that individual. A protected characteristic includes race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
December 19, 2017
01/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
12/19/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/19/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:14 PM