An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings

Summary

The bill establishes the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund, administered by the Office for Refugees and Immigrants, to finance free immigration legal services for income‑eligible individuals without representation, especially those in detention. Grants will be awarded to nonprofits, law firms, and qualified private attorneys, and a designated nonprofit "Coordinator" will run a statewide system for case screening, training, and referrals. An advisory committee will guide the program and the administrator must report annually on funding and outcomes.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share