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Empowering Immigration Judges: Fines for Contempt of Court.

This new bill grants immigration judges more authority to impose financial penalties on individuals who disrespect their orders in court. This means immigration proceedings may run more smoothly, and those disrupting order will face financial consequences.
Key points
Immigration judges can now impose fines for contempt or disruption in court.
The change aims to streamline immigration court proceedings and ensure respect for judicial authority.
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Print number: 118_HR_6574
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2023-12-04
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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 118_HR_6574.

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 2023-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immigration judges can now impose fines for contempt or disruption in court.
  • The change aims to streamline immigration court proceedings and ensure respect for judicial authority.
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. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Migration