CA enacts RTC for immigrant children
10/12/2025
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California
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Legislation
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The State of California has passed AB 1261, which creates, subject to appropriation, a right to counsel for “every immigrant youth in the State of California”. It applies to “state court proceedings or submitting an affirmative filing for purposes of obtaining any order necessary for or relevant to immigration remedies, federal immigration proceedings, any related appearances or matters, and any appeals arising from those proceedings, before the United States Department of Homeland Security, federal court, or the Department of Justice.” Funding has not yet been allocated for this new law, and its “subject to appropriation” clause will make the bill inoperative until such time.
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
