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Family Unity Act of 2021: Clarifying Judicial Review Scope.

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify limitations on the scope of judicial review for certain removal proceedings. It specifically modifies Section 242(g) by specifying that limitations apply to claims challenging discretionary decisions or actions, rather than claims arising from any decision or action.
Key points
Amends Section 242(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Clarifies that judicial review limitations apply to claims challenging discretionary decisions or actions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6242
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Unity Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6242.

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 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amends Section 242(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • Clarifies that judicial review limitations apply to claims challenging discretionary decisions or actions.
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. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13].

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 2026-01-02.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law