Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 9, 2016)
Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016
This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision, notwithstanding a U.S. citizen's age, the immigration status of the citizen's custodial parent or legal guardian, or such parent's or guardian's ability to present a document establishing his or her lawful permanent resident status, from:
- depriving such citizen or the parent or legal guardian acting on behalf of such citizen of any federal, state, or local benefit to which the citizen is lawfully entitled;
- prohibiting such citizen, parent, or legal guardian from accessing any legal document to which such citizen is lawfully entitled or eligible to apply for; or
- taking any action or omitting to take any action that deprives the citizen of any right, privilege, or immunity under the Constitution or laws of the United States.
What just happenedJun 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 9, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jun 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jun 9, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 9, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 9, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House