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Empowering Immigration Judges: New Authority to Impose Fines for Contempt

This bill aims to increase order and efficiency within immigration courts. It grants immigration judges explicit authority to impose financial penalties (fines) on individuals who engage in conduct constituting contempt of the judge's authority during proceedings. This change means that participants, including attorneys and parties, must adhere strictly to court rules or face potential financial sanctions.
Key points
Immigration judges are explicitly authorized to issue fines for contempt of court during immigration proceedings.
The measure is intended to ensure orderly proceedings and enhance the efficiency of the immigration court system.
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Print number: 118_S_3811
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2024-02-27