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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 62· Senate(119-SAMDT-62)

S.Amdt. 62

Rep. Murphy
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
1/15/2025
Sponsored by
Christopher Murphy
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-5 — Laken Riley Act
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

This amendment was submitted by Mr. Murphy to the bill S. 5.

Purpose and Changes

  • The amendment aims to add sections regarding a continuance for immigration proceedings and enforcement by a State Attorney General.

  • It requires the Executive Office of Immigration Review to grant at least one motion for a continuance of any hearing for a period of not less than 6 months.

  • To get this continuance, it must be requested in writing before the scheduled hearing on behalf of an alien detained under a specific section of the Immigration and Nationality Act.