Deport Alien Gang Members Act

Targeted Enforcement against Criminal Activity: The bill defines criminal gangs through specific offenses such as controlled substance violations, firearms or explosives offenses, and crimes of violence (Section 2, a). This could allow for more direct action against organized criminal groups.

Designation Process: The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, can designate groups as criminal gangs if they meet specific criteria (Section s 2, d(1)).

Judicial Oversight of Designations: Designated groups have the ability to seek judicial review of their designation in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Section 2, d(3)).

Review of Designations: The Secretary is required to review designations every 5 years to determine if they should be revoked (Section 2, d(4)(C)).

Broad Inadmissibility and Deportability: Aliens can be deemed inadmissible or deportable if they are members of, have promoted, conspired with, or participated in the activities of a criminal gang (Section 2, b and c).

Mandatory Detention: The bill implements mandatory detention for aliens who are inadmissible or deportable due to gang association (Section 2, e(1)).

Loss of Immigration Benefits: Individuals described as gang members are ineligible for asylum, special immigrant juvenile visas, and certain other forms of relief (Section 2, f and h).

Restrictions on Temporary Protected Status: The bill modifies the rules for Temporary Protected Status, stating that the Secretary of Homeland Security may detain these aliens whenever appropriate (Section 2, g).

Limits on Parole: Aliens associated with criminal gangs are ineligible for parole unless they are assisting the U.S. Government in a law enforcement matter (Section 2, i).

Restrictions on Judicial Review: In removal proceedings, an alien is not permitted to question the validity of a gang designation as a defense or objection (Section 2, d(4)(8)).