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FAIR Proceedings Act

USA117th CongressS-901| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act or the FAIR Proceedings Act This bill expands access to counsel for aliens in immigration proceedings and provides for protections related to such proceedings. An alien shall have the privilege of being represented by counsel in any immigration proceeding, whereas currently this privilege is statutorily provided for only in removal proceedings. Similarly, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may provide counsel at government expense to aliens in any immigration proceeding, whereas currently DOJ is statutorily authorized to provide counsel to aliens only in removal proceedings and at no expense to the government. Under this bill, DOJ shall provide counsel to children and vulnerable individuals in such proceedings, at government expense if necessary. If DOJ fails to do so, certain limits on filing a motion to reopen removal proceedings (such as the time limit for filing) shall not apply, and the alien's removal shall be stayed upon the motion's filing. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall provide each alien, generally at the beginning of proceedings, a complete copy of the alien's case file in DHS possession, unless the alien waives this right in writing. Failure to provide such documents shall delay the alien's removal proceeding. DHS shall facilitate for all detained aliens access to counsel and programs that inform such aliens of their immigration-related rights and obligations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2389
FAIR Proceedings Act
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2389
    FAIR Proceedings Act


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9685: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • S 117-5353: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesPoverty and welfare assistanceSpecialized courts

FAIR Proceedings Act

USA117th CongressS-901| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act or the FAIR Proceedings Act This bill expands access to counsel for aliens in immigration proceedings and provides for protections related to such proceedings. An alien shall have the privilege of being represented by counsel in any immigration proceeding, whereas currently this privilege is statutorily provided for only in removal proceedings. Similarly, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may provide counsel at government expense to aliens in any immigration proceeding, whereas currently DOJ is statutorily authorized to provide counsel to aliens only in removal proceedings and at no expense to the government. Under this bill, DOJ shall provide counsel to children and vulnerable individuals in such proceedings, at government expense if necessary. If DOJ fails to do so, certain limits on filing a motion to reopen removal proceedings (such as the time limit for filing) shall not apply, and the alien's removal shall be stayed upon the motion's filing. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall provide each alien, generally at the beginning of proceedings, a complete copy of the alien's case file in DHS possession, unless the alien waives this right in writing. Failure to provide such documents shall delay the alien's removal proceeding. DHS shall facilitate for all detained aliens access to counsel and programs that inform such aliens of their immigration-related rights and obligations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2389
FAIR Proceedings Act
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2389
    FAIR Proceedings Act


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9685: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • S 117-5353: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesPoverty and welfare assistanceSpecialized courts