S. 391In Committee
Access to Counsel Act of 2025
Require the Department of Homeland Security to give covered travelers in secondary or deferred inspection a meaningful chance to consult counsel and certain contacts during admission screening
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Department of Homeland Security to give covered travelers in secondary or deferred inspection a meaningful chance to consult counsel and certain contacts during admission screening
Key points
- Require counsel access during inspection
- Prohibit abandonment without legal advice
- Allow advocacy by counsel and relatives
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S595-596)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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