Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 18, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Apr 18, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill establishes a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings (e.g., removal and immigration bond hearings) at the government's expense for individuals who cannot afford representation. The bill also establishes various entities to facilitate such legal representation. Currently, individuals in these immigration proceedings may be represented by counsel but not at government expense. The bill addresses various issues related to such legal representation, including (1) the scope of the representation, (2) criteria for determining whether the individual is financially unable to afford representation, and (3) requirements relating to allowing the individual to meet...
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Timeline · 2 actions
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.