Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act

H.R. 7456 would restrict the Department of Homeland Security's authority to detain non-citizens in certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill would prohibit detention of individuals determined to be of good moral character before a removal order has been issued, when they are arriving at or departing from DHS field offices or immigration court facilities. The bill would allow detention only for individuals determined by an immigration judge to lack good moral character. The legislation clarifies that such determinations cannot be based solely on unlawful presence or entry into the United States, requiring immigration judges to consider other factors when assessing character. Additionally, the bill would prevent the Attorney General from publicly displaying the names of parties involved in immigration proceedings outside courtrooms or in other public areas of immigration facilities. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on the Judiciary and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.