Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

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Bill Number

HR 956

Introduced

Feb 7, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Lawyers and legal services Right of privacy Telephone and wireless communication

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Summary

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

This bill prohibits monitoring the contents of an electronic communication between a prisoner at a Bureau of Prisons facility and his or her attorney.

Actions

Mar 9, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 7, 2017

Introduced in House

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