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Code · BILL · 115th Congress · S. 2192 (Placed on Calendar Senate) — To strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. · Sec. 2012

Sec. 2012. Limits on continuances in removal proceedings

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Section 240(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: An immigration judge may grant a motion for continuance in a case if the immigration judge determines that there are emergent or extraordinary circumstances justifying such a continuance. Not more than 2 continuances may be granted in a specific alien’s case. Each continuance shall be limited to a period of not longer than 180 days. .
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