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Empowering Immigration Judges: Fines for Contempt of Court.

This act aims to strengthen the powers of immigration judges, allowing them to impose financial penalties for disrespecting their decisions. This means individuals involved in immigration proceedings will need to be more mindful of their conduct in court to avoid fines.
Key points
Immigration judges gain the authority to impose fines for contempt of court.
The change aims to streamline immigration proceedings and enforce order.
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Print number: 117_S_1051
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering Immigration Courts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1051.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immigration judges gain the authority to impose fines for contempt of court.
  • The change aims to streamline immigration proceedings and enforce order.
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 Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Courts and Law Migration