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Improved Legal Access for Immigrant Detainees

This act aims to improve the treatment of individuals detained in immigration matters. It establishes a new office to provide legal orientation programs, helping detainees make informed decisions. This is intended to streamline immigration proceedings and reduce costs, while increasing access to legal services.
Key points
Establishment of an Office of Legal Access Programs to offer legal orientation programs for immigrant detainees.
Provision of legal orientation programs in English and the five most common native languages spoken by detainees.
Implementation of procedures to ensure access to legal orientation programs within 5 days of arrival into custody.
Identification of particularly vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied children or those with serious mental disabilities, for appropriate support.
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Additional Information
Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act
Print number: HR 1340
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2021-02-25