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S 391119th CongressIntroduced
Access to Counsel Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Access to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes rights for individuals held at ports of entry or CBP facilities to consult with legal counsel during immigration inspections.
Key Points
- 1Guarantees meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel within 1 hour of secondary inspection
- 2Allows counsel and interested parties to advocate on behalf of covered individuals
- 3Provides special protections for lawful permanent residents facing abandonment of status
- 4Defines covered individuals to include U.S. citizens, LPRs, visa holders, refugees, asylees, and parolees
- 5Includes definitions for counsel, covered individuals, and interested parties
Impact Areas
Immigration detainees and asylum seekersCustoms and Border Protection proceduresDue process rights at ports of entryImmigration legal representation and access to justice
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