Bills · HR 3127
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3127Immigration
Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025
INTRO APR 30· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it proposes a fundamental change to the U.S. immigration legal system, ensuring that everyone facing potential deportation has access to legal representation regardless of their income. Supporters argue this could lead to fairer and more consistent outcomes in immigration cases, as individuals with legal counsel are often more successful in navigating complex immigration laws and presenting their case.
If this bill becomes law, it would represent a significant expansion of due process rights in civil immigration matters, potentially reducing the number of people who are deported without having a full and fair hearing of their case. If it doesn't become law, the current system will continue, where many individuals, particularly those detained and vulnerable, must represent themselves against government attorneys, often leading to disparities in legal outcomes. It also carries a substantial financial implication due to the establishment of a new federal office and the provision of government-funded legal services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the right to government-funded legal counsel for individuals financially unable to afford it in all stages of removal, exclusion, deportation, bond, and related immigration proceedings.
This provision ensures that individuals facing significant legal consequences can access representation, which is a major shift from current practice where there is no guaranteed right to counsel in civil immigration cases.
PROVISION 02
Creates a new federal agency, the Office of Immigration Representation, to administer and oversee the provision of these legal services, including appointing and managing immigration defenders.
This establishes the administrative infrastructure necessary to implement the new right to counsel, ensuring standardized services and oversight.
PROVISION 03
Requires that immigration proceedings cannot begin until counsel has been appointed, or must pause if already started without counsel, and mandates counsel for detained individuals within 24 hours.
This ensures that individuals are not forced to navigate complex legal proceedings without initial legal guidance, providing immediate access to critical legal support.
PROVISION 04
Guarantees continuous legal representation at every stage of the immigration process, from initial appearances to appeals in federal courts, including for individuals who are relocated.
This ensures consistent legal advocacy throughout the entire legal journey, which is crucial for complex and often lengthy immigration cases.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
41
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 14 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 30
Introduced in House
APR 30
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3127
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025
House BillHR 3127Immigration
Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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READING
50 min
COSPONSORS
14
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