Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: February 27, 2024
S. 3811, the Empowering Immigration Courts Act, was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and addresses the authority of immigration courts. On February 27, 2024, it was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Constitutional basis: Bill remains in committee with no enactment; would adjust immigration court adjudicatory authority under Congress's Article I power over tribunals.