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Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016

Introduced: June 9, 2016 Introduced by: Veasey, Marc A. Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jun 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jun 9, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016

This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision, notwithstanding a U.S. citizen's age, the immigration status of the citizen's custodial parent or legal guardian, or such parent's or guardian's ability to present a document establishing his or her lawful permanent resident status, from:

  • depriving such citizen or the parent or legal guardian acting on behalf of such citizen of any federal, state, or local benefit to which the citizen is lawfully entitled;
  • prohibiting such citizen, parent, or legal guardian from accessing any legal document to which such citizen is lawfully entitled or eligible to apply for; or
  • taking any action or omitting to take any action that deprives the citizen of any right, privilege, or immunity under the Constitution or laws of the United States.
What's happening now June 15, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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