SB4142Introduced in the Senate
SHIELD Act Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development Act
Introduced by Edward Markey, District MA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing removal.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 19, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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