Rep. Lofgren Introduces the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act to Provide Lawyers for Children
The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Judiciary and Budget committees for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
This bill faces a difficult path because it involves new government spending on immigration, which is a highly debated topic that often splits lawmakers along party lines.
Noncitizens in removal proceedings would gain new rights to receive their full immigration file within 7 days and get at least 10 days to review it before proceedings can move forward. This applies broadly to all noncitizens in removal proceedings, not just unaccompanied children, giving visa holders facing removal better tools to prepare their cases.
“A removal proceeding may not proceed until the noncitizen, or the noncitizen's counsel if the noncitizen is represented-- ``(A) has received the documents required under paragraph (4)(C); and ``(B) has been provided at least 10 days to review and assess such documents”
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026
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