HB6574: Empowering Immigration Courts Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the contempt authority of immigration judges, and for other purposes.
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This bill would amend federal immigration law to clarify the power of immigration judges to hold people in contempt—meaning to punish them for disrespecting the court or disobeying court orders. Immigration judges currently have limited authority to enforce discipline in their courtrooms compared to other federal judges. The bill aims to give immigration judges clearer legal grounds to maintain order and enforce compliance during proceedings. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Gallagher and is currently in the early legislative stage awaiting review.
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HB6574: Empowering Immigration Courts Act