Bill · H.R. 1312· House(119-HR-1312)
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Harris
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to make any alien who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor ineligible for asylum. The bill defines felonies as crimes defined by a jurisdiction or those punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. It also defines misdemeanors as crimes defined by a jurisdiction or those not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. Finally, it allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate certain political offenses committed outside the United States as exceptions.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens border and immigration control by limiting asylum eligibility for those with criminal records.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal authority over asylum eligibility based on criminal history.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly restricts asylum eligibility for immigrants with any criminal record, including misdemeanors.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill restricts asylum access, which is a key pathway for many seeking legal status.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill's restrictions on asylum may disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Asylum Ineligibility for Convicted Individuals: The bill amends section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that an alien is ineligible for asylum if they have been finally convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. This provision establishes specific criteria for who can no longer seek asylum based on criminal convictions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Broad Criminal Ineligibility: Under Section 2, an alien can be barred from asylum for a misdemeanor, which the bill defines as any crime defined as a misdemeanor by a relevant jurisdiction or any crime not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. This means even minor offenses could result in the loss of asylum eligibility.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas