Fairness for Immigrant Families Act of 2026

The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act of 2026 aims to protect immigrant families by modifying rules that separate parents from their U.S. citizen children and by expanding relief options for those facing deportation. Key provisions include eliminating certain bars on reentry for individuals who have been removed, allowing parents of U.S. citizens to have their removal reviewed before it is executed, and prohibiting the removal of DACA recipients while their status is active or pending renewal. The bill also establishes new protections for victims of crime and civil rights activists by generally shielding them from removal proceedings unless they pose a specific threat to public safety. To support these changes, the legislation creates new requirements for immigration consultants to clearly disclose their non-attorney status and mandates increased transparency regarding government fees and processing backlogs. Additionally, the act authorizes funding for state and local programs designed to combat immigration fraud and protect consumers from deceptive practices.