Sec. 218.
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Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— ensure that individuals who are placed in proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ) have— unimpaired access to legal counsel, including prospective legal counsel; opportunities for prospective pro-bono legal counsel to be accessible to such individuals; and meaningful opportunities to consult with legal counsel prior to required appearances for such proceedings; and implement a program to conduct a Know Your Rights presentation for all individuals who are— presenting for immigration hearings at land ports of entry; and placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1) ) who indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties shall each certify to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives as to whether the requirements under subsection
(a)have been satisfied.