S 1297 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025

The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025 requires the government to provide free legal counsel at no cost to unaccompanied children in immigration court proceedings, starting as soon as possible after a notice to appear is issued. It mandates that children receive their complete immigration file within 7 days and have at least 10 days to review it before court proceedings continue, unless they waive this time. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress on the number of children represented, their nationalities and ages, and the effectiveness of legal representation programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025