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Issue · Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice across the country

Every criminal justice bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
12
last 12 weeks
Active states
2
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
11 bills
Stance split
12 for 0 against
National trend

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
Jul 13 Sep 28
Showing 11–12 of 12 bills

Bills supporting criminal justice

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9803: Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026

The Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026 aims to combat fraud by increasing criminal penalties for individuals who falsely represent themselves as immigration lawyers or provide fraudulent services. It requires non-lawyer immigration service providers to identify themselves on applications and allows victims of unauthorized practice of law to withdraw and resubmit their immigration forms without penalty. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to issue civil injunctions against fraudulent providers and mandates that convicted fraudsters reimburse their clients for services rendered. To support legitimate legal aid, the legislation authorizes funding for outreach programs and grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct legal assistance to immigrants.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill combats fraud and unauthorized practice of law, protecting victims and enhancing integrity within the legal and immigration justice systems.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrants from legal exploitation and fraud, ensuring access to legitimate services and preventing unauthorized practice of law.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services
Bill Foster (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9694: Epstein Files Transparency Act II

This bill strengthens the Epstein Files Transparency Act by giving state attorneys general and victims the legal right to sue the U.S. Attorney General if they unlawfully withhold, redact, or delay access to investigation records. It requires the Justice Department to provide unredacted copies of documents to state officials for use in investigations and to victims personally, while allowing redactions only to protect the privacy of other victims. The legislation also mandates that courts expedite these cases, removes common legal excuses for hiding documents, and imposes criminal penalties on federal employees who obstruct compliance. Additionally, it grants Members of Congress the authority to request full access to records and to file lawsuits if the Attorney General fails to comply within a set timeframe.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in law enforcement by mandating access to investigation records and allowing lawsuits against the DOJ for withholding evidence.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights Tags Government Transparency
Thomas Massie (R) · 7 co-sponsors
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