my bill would provide a safe, secure way for individuals to fulfill their obligations and continue their path toward legal status without fear.
Allow immigrants to complete required ICE check-ins virtually instead of in person.
Occurrences
MENG INTRODUCES SAFE CHECK-INS FOR IMMIGRANTS ACT ... Legislation Would Allow Immigrants to Attend ICE Check-ins virtually instead of appearing in-person
MENG INTRODUCES SAFE CHECK-INS FOR IMMIGRANTS ACT May 11, 2026 Press Release Legislation Would Allow Immigrants to Attend ICE Check-ins virtually instead of appearing in-person
Evidence
A man released from Delaney Hall said ICE detained him during a routine check-in, and the article says arrests at such check-ins are becoming an increasing practice.
The report says 84% of people in ICE’s ATD program were required only to check in virtually through the SmartLINK app, while others still used monitors or in-person reporting.
Assessments
The promise was not fully delivered. Evidence shows ICE has expanded virtual check-ins for many immigrants, with one report stating most people in the ATD program used virtual SmartLINK reporting, but in-person ICE check-ins still continue and can still lead to detention. That means the policy outcome exists only in part, not as a general replacement of required in-person check-ins. In the federal office context, there is also no evidence here that Rep. Grace Meng herself secured or completed a universal change requiring virtual check-ins, so this does not qualify as full delivery.