The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026 guarantees the right to counsel for individuals facing removal proceedings who cannot afford private counsel.

The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026 establishes the right to counsel, at government expense, for individuals facing removal proceedings who cannot afford private counsel. It mandates that each Local Board develop a Local Plan for providing representation services, which must be approved by the Office. The Act ensures continuous representation for individuals in all stages of proceedings, including those before immigration courts and federal courts.

The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026 guarantees the right to counsel for individuals facing removal proceedings who cannot afford private counsel.

The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026 establishes the right to counsel, at government expense, for individuals facing removal proceedings who cannot afford private counsel. It mandates that each Local Board develop a Local Plan for providing representation services, which must be approved by the Office. The Act ensures continuous representation for individuals in all stages of proceedings, including those before immigration courts and federal courts.