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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment clarifying that constitutional rights are exclusively for natural persons, not corporate entities, and aims to regulate campaign finance to ensure equal access to the political process.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
This proposed constitutional amendment clarifies that constitutional rights are exclusively for natural persons, not corporations or other artificial entities, which can be regulated by the people. It aims to ensure equal access to the political process by allowing regulation of campaign finance, stating that spending money to influence elections is not protected speech. The amendment also explicitly protects the freedom of the press.
Ensures individuals at ports of entry have access to legal counsel during inspection, including secondary and deferred inspection, and protects lawful permanent residents' right to seek legal advice before abandoning their status.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
Pramila Jayapal
Representative
WA
The "Access to Counsel Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to guarantee individuals undergoing inspection at ports of entry or deferred inspection have access to legal counsel and assistance. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security provide these individuals with the opportunity to consult with counsel within one hour of secondary inspection and allows counsel to advocate on their behalf. The Act also ensures lawful permanent residents are given the chance to seek legal advice before abandoning their residency status. This act aims to ensure due process and protect the rights of individuals during immigration inspections.