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Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025
4/11/2025, 12:39 PM
Summary of Bill S 1201
The bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to specifically address situations where individuals believe that their legal representation in immigration matters was not adequate. This would give individuals the opportunity to challenge the quality of legal assistance they received during their immigration proceedings.
In addition to addressing claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration. While the specific details of these other purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the bill seeks to make comprehensive changes to the current immigration laws in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 1201 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to improve the legal rights and protections of individuals involved in immigration proceedings. It is important for lawmakers and citizens to carefully consider the implications of this bill and how it may impact the immigration system in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1201
Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025
This bill allows an individual to raise a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel with respect to an immigration matter, including any matter concerning a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) pending before the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice. This claim must be based on allegations of deficient performance by the individual’s prior counsel and that the deficient performance prejudiced the immigration proceeding.
The bill applies to any immigration case or proceeding that is pending as of the date of enactment, has commenced after the date of enactment, or is fully adjudicated before the date of enactment.
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Current Status of Bill S 1201
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1201
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1201
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1201
Comments
Skylar Kramer
10 months ago
So, like, this new immigration bill, like, seems pretty cool, right? I mean, it's all about, like, strengthening procedures and stuff. But, like, what do you think will be the long term affects of it? #immigrationreform #politics #USA
