Some non-citizens could be detained and moved into a faster deportation process. The bill covers gang or terrorist ties and a list of crimes. It also blocks one protection for people who fear serious harm abroad.
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Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Latest action on H.R. 5713: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects non-citizens who have certain criminal convictions or who immigration officials link to gangs or terrorist groups. It also affects people seeking protection from being sent to a country where they may face serious harm. Immigration officers, immigration judges, detention facilities, and communities affected by the listed crimes would also feel the change.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could move some deportation cases much faster and keep covered people in detention while that happens. It gives immigration officials clearer power to use fast-track removal for gang, terrorist group, and listed crime cases. It could also narrow protection for people who fear harm if sent back to another country. The real effects would depend on how officials identify covered people and how often they use the new process.
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