US SB391

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide individuals in secondary or deferred inspection at ports of entry a meaningful opportunity to consult with an attorney or interested party within 1 hour of secondary inspection beginning

Allows counsel and interested parties to advocate on behalf of detained individuals by providing information, documentation, and evidence to immigration officers, with in-person appearances accommodated when practicable

Prohibits CBP from accepting Form I-407 (abandonment of lawful permanent resident status) without first giving the permanent resident an opportunity to seek legal advice, unless knowingly waived in writing

Applies to U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents returning from abroad, immigrants and nonimmigrants with valid visas, refugees, returning asylees, and approved parolees

Takes effect 180 days after enactment and preserves existing rights to counsel under the Immigration and Nationality Act and other provisions of law