119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
S. 5324In Committee
Democrats introduce right to counsel bill for removal proceedings
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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Aug 6
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
All 8 cosponsors
7 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
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