Sec. 217.
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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 in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security who are placed into proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ) have, at a minimum— daily telephonic, video, or in-person access to legal counsel, including prospective legal counsel, in a setting that allows for private consultation; 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, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1) ) and 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 Officer for 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 met.