Senate Bill 2468
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2468
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2018
This bill grants aliens, including unaccompanied alien children, the right to counsel in immigration proceedings, at government expense, and the right to examine documents in their files. The Department of Homeland Security must provide access to counsel for all aliens in detention facilities.
February 28, 2018
02/28/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
02/28/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:23 PM