Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

This bill would let Governors, and state health or safety officials they designate, enter immigration detention facilities in their states to inspect health and safety conditions, without giving advance notice. Inspectors could access all areas, privately interview detainees who agree, review certain records, and take notes and photos, subject to security rules set by the Department of Homeland Security. Governors could send inspection reports to Congress and the Department, which would have to respond within 60 days, and the reports and responses would be posted online. The bill states that inspectors could not interfere with enforcement actions, order detainees released, or direct federal staff.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors