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Access to Counsel Act of 2020
Sponsored By: Representative Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
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Summary
Access to Counsel Act of 2020 This bill establishes various protections for aliens in certain immigration-related proceedings or inspections. When an alien is undergoing certain types of inspections or is subject to a removal, exclusion, or deportation proceeding, the alien shall be entitled to representation by counsel of the alien's choice, at no cost to the government. The current statute only states that an alien is entitled to representation in removal proceedings. If such an alien is subject to detention or inspection at a port of entry and cannot meet with counsel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shall provide for remote communication with counsel. If such an alien has been denied access to counsel, the alien may not submit paperwork to abandon lawful permanent resident status or to withdraw an application for admission. The detention of an individual at a port of entry or a CBP or ICE facility shall (1) be limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions necessary, and (2) include access to food, water, and restrooms.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
FL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
GA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
MD • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
FL • D
Sponsored 1/10/2020
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/15/2020
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/15/2020
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/17/2020
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/27/2020
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/27/2020
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
VA • D
Sponsored 1/30/2020
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/30/2020
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
AZ • D
Sponsored 1/30/2020
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
FL • D
Sponsored 1/30/2020
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
MA • D
Sponsored 2/3/2020
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2020
ELIOT ENGEL
NY • D
Sponsored 2/5/2020
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/5/2020
Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
MI • D
Sponsored 2/5/2020
Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8]
MI • D
Sponsored 2/5/2020
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/5/2020
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
RI • D
Sponsored 2/7/2020
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
WI • D
Sponsored 2/10/2020
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
TX • D
Sponsored 2/10/2020
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
NY • D
Sponsored 2/11/2020
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
JOHN LEWIS
GA • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
PA • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
TX • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
FL • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/18/2020
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
MA • D
Sponsored 2/18/2020
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