Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2018Immigration
S. 2468
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2018)
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018
This bill grants aliens, including unaccompanied alien children, the right to counsel in immigration proceedings, at government expense, and the right to examine documents in their files. The Department of Homeland Security must provide access to counsel for all aliens in detention facilities.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 D
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2018
- Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate