Members of Congress introduce federal immigration RTC bill

05/01/2025 , Federal , Legislation , Immigration

Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), along with several other members of Congress, introduced the Fairness to Freedom Act, (HB 3127) which would provide a right to full representation for all immigrants facing deportation and would create the Office of Immigration Representation to ensure high-quality representation.  The Vera Institute has more about the Act.  Additionally, the SHIELD Act would provide grants “to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation.”