Sec. 512. Fair day in court for kids
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Section 240(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b) ) is amended— in paragraph (4)— in subparagraph (A)— by striking , at no expense to the Government, ; and by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating subparagraphs
(B)and
(C)as subparagraphs
(D)and (E), respectively; by inserting after subparagraph
(A)the following: the Attorney General may appoint or provide counsel, at Government expense, to aliens in immigration proceedings; the alien shall, at the beginning of the proceedings or as expeditiously as possible, automatically receive a complete copy of all relevant documents in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security, including all documents (other than documents protected from disclosure by privilege, including national security information referred to in subparagraph (D), law enforcement sensitive information, and information prohibited from disclosure pursuant to any other provision of law) contained in the file maintained by the Government that includes information with respect to all transactions involving the alien during the immigration process (commonly referred to as an A-file ), and all documents pertaining to the alien that the Department of Homeland Security has obtained or received from other government agencies, unless the alien waives the right to receive such documents by executing a knowing and voluntary written waiver in a language that he or she understands fluently; ; and in subparagraph (D), as redesignated, by striking , and and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following: In the absence of a waiver under paragraph (4)(C), a removal proceeding may not proceed until the alien— has received the documents as required under such paragraph; and has been provided meaningful time to review and assess such documents. . Section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1362 ) is amended— by striking In any and inserting the following: In any proceeding conducted under section 235, 236, 238, 240, 241, or any other section of this Act, ; in subsection (a), as redesignated— by striking (at no expense to the Government) ; and by striking he shall and inserting the person shall ; and by adding at the end the following: The Attorney General may appoint or provide counsel to aliens in any proceeding conducted under section 235, 236, 238, 240, or 241 or any other section of this Act. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that aliens have access to counsel inside all immigration detention and border facilities. . Section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1362 ), as amended by paragraph (2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Attorney General shall appoint counsel, at the expense of the Government if necessary, at the beginning of the proceedings or as expeditiously as possible, to represent in such proceedings any alien who has been determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to be— a child (as defined in section 101(b)(1) of this Act); a particularly vulnerable individual, such as— a person with a disability; or a victim of abuse, torture, or violence; or an individual whose circumstances are such that the appointment of counsel is necessary to help ensure fair resolution and efficient adjudication of the proceedings. If the Attorney General has consolidated the case of any alien for whom counsel was appointed under subsection
(c)with that of any other alien, and that other alien does not have counsel, then the counsel appointed under subsection
(c)shall be appointed to represent such other alien. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Executive Office of Immigration Review of the Department of Justice such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. . The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to implement section 292(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subparagraph (A), in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 3006A of title 18, United States Code. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall facilitate access to counsel for all aliens detained in facilities under the supervision of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including providing information to aliens in detention about legal services programs at detention facilities. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall establish procedures to ensure that legal orientation programs are available for all detained aliens, including aliens held in U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, to inform such aliens of the basic procedures of immigration hearings, their rights relating to those hearings under Federal immigration laws, information that may deter such aliens from filing frivolous legal claims, and any other information that the Attorney General considers appropriate, such as a contact list of potential legal resources and providers. Access to legal orientation programs shall not be limited by the alien’s current immigration status, prior immigration history, or potential for immigration relief. The Attorney General shall develop and administer a 2-year pilot program at not fewer than 2 immigration courts to provide nondetained aliens with pending asylum claims access to legal information. At the conclusion of the pilot program, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that describes the extent to which nondetained aliens are provided with access to counsel. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Executive Office of Immigration Review of the Department of Justice such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a pilot program to increase the court appearance rates of aliens described in section 292(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (a)(3)(A), by contracting with nongovernmental, community-based organizations to provide appropriate case management services to such aliens. This pilot program shall not be used to monitor individuals designated as unaccompanied alien children under section 462 of the Homeland Security Act. Case management services provided under paragraph
(1)shall include assisting aliens with— accessing legal counsel; complying with court-imposed deadlines and other legal obligations; procuring appropriate housing; enrolling their minor children in school; and acquiring health services, including, if needed, mental health services. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall prepare and submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives regarding the extent to which aliens described in section 292(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (a)(3)(A), have been provided access to counsel. Each report submitted under paragraph
(1)shall include, for the immediately preceding 1-year period— the number and percentage of aliens described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of section 292(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (a)(3)(A), who were represented by counsel, including information specifying— the stage of the legal process at which the alien was represented; and whether the alien was in government custody; and the number and percentage of aliens who received legal orientation presentations. Section 240(c)(7)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)(C) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: If the Attorney General fails to appoint counsel for an alien in violation of section 292(c)— no limitation under this paragraph pertaining to the filing of any motion under this paragraph by such alien shall apply; and the filing of such a motion shall stay the removal of the alien. .
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