Custody review by Ombudsperson
Title IV — Reaffirm equal justice under law › Subtitle A — Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 › Part II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children › Subpart E — Release
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(a) In general If an unaccompanied noncitizen child, the legal counsel or prospective sponsor of such child, or the legal counsel of such prospective sponsor has reasonable cause to believe that the child should have been released, the child, the prospective sponsor, or such legal counsel may request an investigation by the Ombudsperson. (b) Notification of lengthy custody In the case of any unaccompanied noncitizen child who remains in the custody of the Secretary for 45 days or more, the Director shall— (1) notify the Ombudsperson of such continued custody; and (2) provide the Ombudsperson a complete copy of the Office of Refugee Resettlement case file and a detailed explanation for such continued custody.