Search Results: keywords:"legal standards"

  • H. R. 7331 — To establish a FISA Oversight Office for applications under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:651

    H.R. 7331 proposes the creation of a FISA Oversight Office within the U.S. Department of Justice. This office will review applications for surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to ensure they meet legal standards, particularly focusing on...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7331 wants to set up a special office to make sure that when the government asks to spy on someone, they have a good reason. This office will check these requests and tell everyone how they're doing once a year.

  • S. 4683 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration matters, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:832

    S. 4683 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration cases. The bill highlights the need for competent legal counsel during immigration proceedings and seeks to simplify the requirements for filing...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4683 is a plan to make sure people have good lawyers when they need help with immigration, like moving to a new country. It wants to make it easier for people to say if their lawyer didn't do a good job and make sure this can help them at any step of trying to move.