A coalition of lawmakers and advocacy groups is pushing for the passage of the Fairness to Freedom Act, which aims to provide universal legal representation for immigrants facing deportation. The proposed legislation, supported by Rep. Norma J. Torres and Rep. Robert Garcia, seeks to address the current shortcomings of the U.S. immigration system, including record-high detention numbers and a backlog of 4 million cases. The Act would ensure that all immigrants, regardless of their status, have access to court-appointed attorneys and basic language services during court proceedings. Advocates argue that this measure is necessary to prevent family separation and ensure fair treatment in the legal system. Rep. Torres emphasized the importance of everyone having their fair day in court, while Rep. Garcia highlighted the need to fix the broken immigration system by giving immigrants a fair chance. In Chicago alone, only 1 in 4 people in the immigration court system have access to a lawyer. Additionally, 81% of swing state voters support humane immigration solutions.
Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, deserves their fair day in court. I hosted a press conference to demand Congress pass my #FairnesstoFreedom Act to ensure no one is barred from legal representation or access to basic language services for court proceedings. (1/2) https://t.co/2TWmZdJKC6
Today, I joined @NormaJTorres and @verainstitute to fight for the Fairness to Freedom Act, which would provide universal representation for immigrants facing deportation. We can help fix our broken immigration system by giving immigrants across the country a fair chance. https://t.co/hH8zNhBUQJ
Today, I joined @NormaJTorres and @verinstitute to fight for the Fairness to Freedom Act, which would provide universal representation for immigrants facing deportation. We can help fix our broken immigration system by giving immigrants across the country a fair chance. https://t.co/8JFiSmn47E
In Chicago alone, only 1 in 4 people in our immigration court system have access to a lawyer. That's why I am dedicated to fighting for universal legal representation for all, regardless of immigration status, and support the passage of the #FairnessToFreedomAct. https://t.co/28R5WlJsLe
"Everyone, regardless of immigration status, deserves their fair day in court." - Rep. @NormaJTorres The #FairnessToFreedom Act would ensure immigrants have the right to court-appointed attorneys, helping prevent detention, deportation & family separation https://t.co/D5Y7FgJPEl https://t.co/hKrcdUwF3K
Our immigration system is unfair, w/ record-high detention numbers & a backlog of 4mil cases. It's time to invest in fairness, family unity & legal representation for all. JOIN US to call on Congress to pass the #FairnessToFreedom Act! https://t.co/oaWTgzpgCk https://t.co/3M1slR4TOU
It’s clear: we need dignified immigration solutions. 81% of swing state voters support humane immigration solutions, like #UniversalRepresentation & pathways to citizenship (@USImmHUB). Keep families together w/ the #FairnessToFreedom Act: https://t.co/D5Y7FgJPEl https://t.co/i4spR0g3GQ