HR 2007 · 98th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that any alien who has been detained for further inquiry or who has been temporarily excluded shall have the right to be represented by counsel from the time of such detention or exclusion; and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.(1983-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the privilege of representation by counsel (at no expense to the Government) for any alien who has been: (1) detained for further inquiry pending entry; (2) temporarily excluded; or (3) arrested before deportation. Authorizes the Attorney General to withhold the deportation of any alien to any country in which the alien would be subject to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.…

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