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Immigration: Limits on Detaining People at Government Offices

Also known as: Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Watson Coleman, would stop the Department of Homeland Security from detaining certain immigrants when they show up at government offices or immigration courts for their appointments.
  • The rule would apply to people who have not yet been ordered to leave the country and are considered to have "good moral character."
  • Under this plan, the government could not say someone lacks "good moral character" just because they entered the U.S. illegally or are staying here without permission.
  • The bill also protects privacy by banning immigration courts from posting the names of people involved in cases on public signs or in areas where the general public can see them.
  • The goal is to ensure people can attend their court dates or check in with officials as required by law without the immediate fear of being taken into custody on the spot.

Milestones

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Feb 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act

Bill NumberHR 7456
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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