Posts - Bill - HR 944 Access to Counsel Act
house 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that people held at U.S. ports of entry have clear rights to consult with legal counsel and trusted representatives during inspections, so they can better understand and protect their legal options.
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HR 944 - Access to Counsel Act
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left-leaning 02/04/2025
Justice delayed is justice denied—finally giving detainees a fair shot at the start line.
left-leaning 02/04/2025
Access to counsel at the border isn’t charity; it’s the Constitution speaking loud and clear.
moderate 02/04/2025
Not left, not right—just saying everyone deserves a fair shake before big decisions are made.
right-leaning 02/04/2025
Access to counsel at ports? Sounds like we’re turning border checkpoints into law offices, not security gates.
left-leaning 02/04/2025
When even Customs officers need to respect your right to a lawyer, we’re living in a democracy, not a detention center.
moderate 02/04/2025
Whether you’re crossing for work or family, a chance to talk to a lawyer before decisions happen is just common sense.
right-leaning 02/04/2025
If you want to cross the border, learn the rules first—this bill just hands out lifelines without strings attached.
moderate 02/04/2025
Lawyers at the border? Sounds like due process gets an express lane, which might just be what the system needs.
right-leaning 02/04/2025
Because giving detainees a few legal phone calls is somehow government overreach—next, they’ll want free wifi too.