Unaccompanied children would get a lawyer paid for by the government in deportation cases. The lawyer would stay on the case through appeals and related matters. The bill also gives children and lawyers faster access to case files.
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Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 1297: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects unaccompanied children in immigration court. These are children in the United States without a parent or legal guardian available to care for them. It also affects the federal agencies that handle children’s custody, immigration files, detention access, and court cases. Lawyers, legal aid groups, and volunteer attorney programs would also play a larger role.
Why this matters: This bill matters because many children now face deportation cases without a lawyer. A lawyer can help a child understand the process, gather records, and explain the child’s case to the court. The bill could also change court schedules because judges could not move ahead until key files are shared and reviewed. It would add new duties and costs for federal agencies, but the bill does not say how much the program would cost.
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Officially: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
Unaccompanied children would get a lawyer paid for by the government in deportation cases. The lawyer would stay on the case through appeals and related matters. The bill also gives children and lawyers faster access to case files.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (4/3/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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