arrow_back Back to App

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act 2021: Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Migrant Children.

This act aims to provide free legal assistance to unaccompanied migrant children in the United States. It ensures that these children have the right to a government-funded attorney, helping them navigate complex immigration procedures. The law seeks to enhance fairness and efficiency in court proceedings and guarantee children access to their legal documents.
Key points
Unaccompanied migrant children will receive free, government-funded legal counsel in immigration proceedings.
Children or their counsel will receive full copies of immigration files before proceedings begin.
The act ensures access to counsel in detention facilities and requires reports on legal aid provision.
If counsel is not provided, children can reopen their immigration cases without time limits.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3108
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3108.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unaccompanied migrant children will receive free, government-funded legal counsel in immigration proceedings.
  • Children or their counsel will receive full copies of immigration files before proceedings begin.
  • The act ensures access to counsel in detention facilities and requires reports on legal aid provision.
  • If counsel is not provided, children can reopen their immigration cases without time limits.
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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Family