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Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3775| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2019
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019 This bill contains various provisions designed to protect migrants, such as limits on deportation. An alien arriving by land to the United States seeking admission may not be returned to the last country that the alien was in while immigration proceedings are pending, unless the alien affirmatively consents. For an asylum seeker who is a member of a vulnerable population, the Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that the number of interviews required is not overly burdensome. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may not impose production quotas or other time-based metrics on immigration judges or use such metrics to evaluate a judge's performance. The government may pay for counsel to represent aliens in various immigration proceedings. For indigent aliens, the government shall appoint counsel. An alien eligible for a removal proceeding may not be removed prior to the date of such a proceeding. The bill extends to 60 days the deadline seeking review of a final order of removal, and authorizes the court to extend that deadline an additional 30 days in certain instances. A petition for review shall stay the removal. After the Board of Immigration Appeals affirms a removal order, the DOJ shall provide the alien a written notice of the alien's right to appeal the decision and certain information related to such an appeal.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Child safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime victimsDisability and health-based discriminationForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSpecialized courts

Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3775| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2019
Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019 This bill contains various provisions designed to protect migrants, such as limits on deportation. An alien arriving by land to the United States seeking admission may not be returned to the last country that the alien was in while immigration proceedings are pending, unless the alien affirmatively consents. For an asylum seeker who is a member of a vulnerable population, the Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that the number of interviews required is not overly burdensome. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may not impose production quotas or other time-based metrics on immigration judges or use such metrics to evaluate a judge's performance. The government may pay for counsel to represent aliens in various immigration proceedings. For indigent aliens, the government shall appoint counsel. An alien eligible for a removal proceeding may not be removed prior to the date of such a proceeding. The bill extends to 60 days the deadline seeking review of a final order of removal, and authorizes the court to extend that deadline an additional 30 days in certain instances. A petition for review shall stay the removal. After the Board of Immigration Appeals affirms a removal order, the DOJ shall provide the alien a written notice of the alien's right to appeal the decision and certain information related to such an appeal.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime victimsDisability and health-based discriminationForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSpecialized courts