S. 1297In Committee
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
Guarantees government-funded legal representation and related procedural protections for unaccompanied children and other non-U.S. nationals in immigration proceedings
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Guarantees government-funded legal representation and related procedural protections for unaccompanied children and other non-U.S. nationals in immigration proceedings
Key points
- Require counsel for unaccompanied children
- Require immigration file disclosure
- Direct access to counsel for detainees
- Allow government funded counsel
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedImmigration