H.R. 9259

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

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Sec. 7. Motions to reopen

Section 240(c)(7)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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(v) Special rule for unaccompanied children entitled to appointment of counsel. If the Secretary of Health and Human Services fails to appoint or provide counsel for an unaccompanied child under section 292(b)—

(I) the limitations under this paragraph with respect to the filing of a motion to reopen by such child shall not apply; and

(II) the filing of such a motion shall stay the removal of the child.