This bill would expand the authority of immigration judges to punish people for contempt of court. Currently, immigration judges can impose civil money penalties for contempt under regulations set by the Attorney General, but this legislation would allow them to use contempt sanctions under federal criminal law standards instead. The change would affect anyone appearing before immigration courts, including immigrants in removal proceedings and other parties involved in immigration cases. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines, and it appears designed to give immigration judges more consistent enforcement tools when dealing with disruptive behavior or non-compliance in their courtrooms.
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