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S.662: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to appoint or provide counsel, at the government's expense, to aliens in removal proceedings and related appeals. An unaccompanied alien child shall be represented by counsel paid for and appointed by the government at every stage of such proceedings. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall provide a complete copy of an alien's immigration file...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |