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Immigration Courts: All Cases Centralized in D.C.

This bill proposes that all cases related to immigration law, including appeals against removal orders, would be handled exclusively by the federal court in the District of Columbia. This means individuals seeking immigration status or challenging immigration decisions would need to direct their cases to this single, specific court, regardless of their residence in the U.S. This could impact the accessibility and costs of legal proceedings for immigrants.
Key points
All immigration law cases will be handled exclusively by the federal court in the District of Columbia.
Individuals challenging U.S. removal orders will also need to appeal to this single court.
This change could affect where and how citizens and foreign nationals can pursue their rights in immigration matters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_44
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_44.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All immigration law cases will be handled exclusively by the federal court in the District of Columbia.
  • Individuals challenging U.S. removal orders will also need to appeal to this single court.
  • This change could affect where and how citizens and foreign nationals can pursue their rights in immigration matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law Migration