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RepublicanBill · S. 112· Senate(119-S-112)

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

Rep. Blackburn
Age: 74 years
Tennessee
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Marsha Blackburn
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025," seeks to change how immigration laws are applied. It proposes an amendment to section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The primary change is to replace the word "may" with the word "shall" regarding the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols. This change would move the protocols from being optional to mandatory.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The bill mandates the implementation of Migrant Protection Protocols to strengthen border control measures.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-6

    The bill removes discretion for officials and mandates protocols that typically restrict immigrant movement and asylum access.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5

    Mandating protocols such as those previously used to deter asylum seekers can create more significant barriers to legal status.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4

    Mandatory protocols often target and impact Hispanic immigrant communities seeking asylum.