H.R. 5061 — To provide for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to protect the interests under Federal immigration law of certain alien minor children present in the United States without a parent or other legal guardian.

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Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for certain aliens under the age of 18 seeking U.S. asylum admission.

States that the guardian shall assist in immigration- and asylum-related duties until: (1) the alien reaches 18 years old or departs; or (2) determination of the asylum claim.

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2000-07-27
Introduced in House
2000-07-27
Introduced in House
2000-07-27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2000-08-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

To provide for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to protect the interests under Federal immigration law of certain alien minor children present in the United States without a parent or other legal guardian.

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