Migrant Due Process Protection Act

This bill would change federal immigration law to let a person in removal (deportation) proceedings ask for the hearing to take place by video conference or telephone. If the person makes this request, the immigration judge would be required to grant it. The judge would also have to make sure the person is not disadvantaged during the hearing because it is held remotely. This right would not apply to people who are being held in custody by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Sponsors

• Suzanne Bonamici Democrat sponsor
• 16 cosponsors