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A bill to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

USA115th CongressS-349| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2017
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide an individual in any removal, exclusion, or deportation proceeding or inspection (excluding primary inspections as defined by Department of Homeland Security policies) with a right to representation (at no expense to the government) by counsel of such individual's choosing, including remote counseling if counsel cannot personally meet with the individual. A person held or detained at a port of entry may not submit a valid Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status or Withdrawal of Application for Admission if such person has been denied access to counsel. The bill extends the right to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel or other qualified representative before a government agency to any person subject to a proceeding, examination, holding, or detention. The holding or detention of individuals at a port of entry or at any holding or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall: (1) be limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable, (2) be consistent with the rationale for such holding or detention; and (3) shall include access to food, water, and rest room facilities.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
  • February 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1006
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1006: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services

A bill to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

USA115th CongressS-349| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2017
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide an individual in any removal, exclusion, or deportation proceeding or inspection (excluding primary inspections as defined by Department of Homeland Security policies) with a right to representation (at no expense to the government) by counsel of such individual's choosing, including remote counseling if counsel cannot personally meet with the individual. A person held or detained at a port of entry may not submit a valid Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status or Withdrawal of Application for Admission if such person has been denied access to counsel. The bill extends the right to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel or other qualified representative before a government agency to any person subject to a proceeding, examination, holding, or detention. The holding or detention of individuals at a port of entry or at any holding or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall: (1) be limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable, (2) be consistent with the rationale for such holding or detention; and (3) shall include access to food, water, and rest room facilities.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
  • February 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1006
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1006: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services