Bills · HR 6521
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6521Immigration
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION DEC 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant concern for many non-citizens in immigration proceedings: the fear of being arrested when showing up to court or a scheduled appointment. Currently, individuals might avoid attending mandatory hearings or check-ins because they fear detention, which can lead to negative outcomes in their cases, sometimes even deportation orders issued in their absence.
If this bill becomes law, it could help ensure a fairer legal process by allowing individuals to attend their immigration court hearings and appointments without the immediate threat of arrest, promoting trust in the legal system. If it doesn't pass, the current practice of making arrests at or around courts and check-ins would continue, potentially maintaining barriers for individuals to fully participate in their immigration cases.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from arresting or detaining individuals at immigration court facilities for hearings, or immediately upon arrival/departure, unless a judicial warrant is issued.
Ensures individuals can attend court without fear of immediate arrest, facilitating participation in their legal process.
PROVISION 02
Applies these restrictions to individuals whose immigration cases are still ongoing, including during appeals or motions to challenge a removal order.
Extends protection throughout the entire legal process, not just initial hearings.
PROVISION 03
Requires high-level supervisory approval and a written legal basis for any arrest or detention made at a scheduled DHS appointment or check-in.
Adds a layer of oversight and accountability for arrests made outside of court facilities during routine interactions.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the DHS Inspector General submit annual reports to Congress detailing compliance with the act, including the number and basis of arrests made.
Provides transparency and oversight regarding DHS enforcement activities covered by the bill.
PROVISION 05
Includes an exception allowing officers to act to prevent imminent violence or specific threats to life, public safety, or national security.
Ensures law enforcement can still address immediate dangers despite the new restrictions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 38
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 38 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 9
Introduced in House
DEC 9
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6521
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionDec 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
House BillHR 6521Immigration
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
38
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
