Contact Congress about H.R. 6521: Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025

People going to immigration court would usually be protected from arrest there unless DHS has a judge-signed warrant. DHS check-in arrests could still happen, but only with written approval from a senior supervisor. The bill also adds yearly oversight reports to Congress.

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Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 6521: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people with immigration cases who must go to court or report to DHS. It also affects immigration lawyers, DHS officers and supervisors, and the DHS Inspector General, who would have to track and report how the rules are used.

Why this matters: This bill matters because people are often required or strongly expected to show up for immigration court and DHS check-ins, and this would set clearer limits on arrests at those moments. That could affect whether people feel safe enough to attend. It also gives Congress more information about how DHS handles these arrests. The bill does not say exactly how it would change court attendance, case results, or public safety, because that would depend on how DHS uses the rules and the emergency exception.

Key provisions in H.R. 6521

• DHS could not arrest or detain someone inside immigration court for a hearing, or right when they arrive or leave, in most cases. Officers would need a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
• These limits would apply while a person's immigration case is still open. They would also keep applying during appeals and during motions to reopen, reconsider, or otherwise challenge a final removal order.
• DHS could still act without a judge-signed warrant in an emergency. That exception covers an imminent act of violence or a specific, clearly described threat to life, public safety, or national security.
• DHS could not arrest or detain someone at a scheduled DHS appointment or check-in in most cases. A senior field supervisor would have to approve it in writing and state the legal basis for the arrest.
• DHS would have to report every arrest or detention made at a scheduled check-in under that exception. The report would have to go to the DHS Inspector General within 30 days.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6521

What is H.R. 6521?

People going to immigration court would usually be protected from arrest there unless DHS has a judge-signed warrant. DHS check-in arrests could still happen, but only with written approval from a senior supervisor. The bill also adds yearly oversight reports to Congress.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6521?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 6521?

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