Ensures unaccompanied children have legal representation in immigration proceedings.
Ensures unaccompanied children have legal representation in immigration proceedings by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint or provide counsel. The bill mandates that these children are represented at every stage of the proceedings, from initial appearance through termination. It also allows for motions to reopen if the Secretary fails to provide counsel, and stays the child's removal during such motions. The Secretary must develop model guidelines for legal representation, ensuring the child's protection and the fairness of the proceedings.
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