Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders

Summary#

This bill changes a part of the immigration code (section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). It directs the Attorney General to start removal proceedings as soon as possible after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement files and serves a Notice to Appear. If a person was convicted of an offense that makes them deportable, the Attorney General must start the removal case as quickly as possible after that conviction. The bill also requires the Attorney General to take actions, such as writing regulations or guidance, so that these immigration court proceedings are completed within 15 days after they begin. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz, Ted Budd, Ashley Moody, and Bernie Moreno.

What it means for you#

• If you are served with a Notice to Appear, the government must start your removal case promptly.
• If you were convicted of a deportable offense, your removal case must start quickly after the conviction.
• The bill requires those immigration court proceedings to finish within 15 days of when they begin.
• No publicly available information about how exceptions, processing steps, or specific courtroom procedures would work.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs or budget effects of this bill.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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