S.1494: Secure and Protect Act of 2019

Overview

The Secure and Protect Act includes many provisions that would be detrimental to the safety and well-being of immigrant children and families, including changes to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and the application of the Flores Settlement Agreement and its related court orders. The bill also imposes substantial barriers to applying for asylum and other forms of legal relief, increasing the likelihood that those fleeing persecution will be unable to apply for protection.

Source

Talking Points

  • See the National Immigration Forum link for a full summary.

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Our Stance

Oppose

Priority

High

Bill Number

S.1494

Date Introduced

May 15, 2019

Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee

Bill Status

Out of Committee

Sponsor

Sen. Lindsey Graham

Co Sponsors

Assigned Contact

Lindsay Torrico
Director of Education, Income and Health Policy
United Way Worldwide
701 Fairfax St
Alexandria VA , 22314
703-836-7112
lindsay.torrico@uww.unitedway.org