HR 5708
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Empowering Immigration Courts Act, aims to give immigration judges more authority to enforce court orders. Specifically, it allows judges to impose fines for contempt of court, aligning with the penalties available in federal criminal law. Currently, the Justice Department has the power to create regulations for this, but this bill removes that requirement, granting judges direct authority to levy fines. This change is intended to improve the functioning and effectiveness of immigration court proceedings.
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Primary sponsor
Mike Gallagher
Cosponsors
Randy K., Sr. Weber
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