Support the Access to Counsel Act to ensure detained people at ports of entry can consult with an attorney, relative, or other interested parties after more than an hour in CBP custody.

Access to Counsel Act: This legislation would ensure that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status can consult with an attorney, relative, or other interested parties to seek assistance if they are detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for more than an hour at ports of entry, including airports.

Commits to supporting a bill expanding access to counsel and family contact for people detained by CBP.

Immigration | Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
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