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Legal Aid for Children and Vulnerable Individuals in Immigration Proceedings

This act aims to provide free legal assistance to children and other vulnerable groups in immigration proceedings. It also ensures access to documents and legal orientation programs, facilitating fair case resolution and reducing court costs.
Key points
Unaccompanied children and other vulnerable individuals (e.g., victims of abuse, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals) will receive free legal counsel in immigration cases.
Individuals in removal proceedings will automatically receive copies of all relevant government documents, unless they waive this right.
All individuals detained in immigration facilities will have facilitated access to legal counsel and legal orientation programs, regardless of their immigration status.
If the government fails to appoint counsel for an eligible individual, time limits for filing motions to reopen will not apply, and removal will be stayed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_901
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Proceedings Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_901.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unaccompanied children and other vulnerable individuals (e.g., victims of abuse, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals) will receive free legal counsel in immigration cases.
  • Individuals in removal proceedings will automatically receive copies of all relevant government documents, unless they waive this right.
  • All individuals detained in immigration facilities will have facilitated access to legal counsel and legal orientation programs, regardless of their immigration status.
  • If the government fails to appoint counsel for an eligible individual, time limits for filing motions to reopen will not apply, and removal will be stayed.
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. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

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 2026-01-02.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law