The main purpose of this legislation is to establish clear limits on how long individuals can be held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facilities. It aims to ensure that these facilities are used only for short-term custody, which is defined as a maximum of 12 hours, except in specific emergency situations. Key provisions of the legislation include a strict limit on the duration of detention in ICE holding facilities. Under normal circumstances, detainees cannot be held for more than 12 hours.