Introduced on September 29, 2010, by Senator Menendez (D-NJ) and co-sponsored by Senatory Leahy (D-VT), S. 3932, a bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform includes enhanced border security resources, effective and accountable interior enforcement, enforceable detention rules to protect U.S. citizens from unlawful detention, increased worksite enforcement, and a registration program for undocumented persons in the United States.

On June 22, 2010, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced S. 3522, The HELP Separated Children Act of 2010.  "HELP" stands for the "Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections." 

On March 15, 2010, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced legislation, S. 3113,  to strengthen the United States’ commitment to protecting refugees fleeing persecution. The Refugee Protection Action of 2010 removes many of the barriers to protection of bona fide refugees and asylum seekers that exist under current law, including the one-year filing deadline. It would also mandate critical reforms regarding the detention of asylum seekers.