Bill · S. 1827· Senate(119-S-1827)
Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act," aims to authorize the expedited removal of certain individuals. It focuses on aliens determined by the Department of Homeland Security to be criminal gang or organization members. It also targets those who are members or supporters of foreign terrorist organizations. Additionally, the act applies to aliens convicted of various specific crimes, including felonies and certain misdemeanors. Those subject to these provisions are mandated for detention and removal. Finally, these individuals would be ineligible for withholding of removal.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security by increasing the speed of removal for specific criminal classes.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the authority of federal agencies in expedited removal processes.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly restricts the rights and protections of immigrants through mandatory removal and detention.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill makes it harder for certain individuals to remain in the country by removing protections.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-6
The bill curtails due process by mandating expedited removal and removing the ability to withhold removal.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Criminal Gangs and Terrorist Organizations: The bill targets aliens determined to be members of a criminal gang or organization, or those who are members or supporters of a foreign terrorist organization (Section 2, subsection b, 1 and 2). This could serve to remove individuals associated with these groups from the country.
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Addressing Specific Crimes: The bill targets individuals convicted of certain offenses such as felonies, crimes against children, domestic violence, and sexual offenses (Section 2, subsection b, 3). This could impact those who have committed these specific acts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Detention and Removal: Aliens determined to meet the criteria are subject to mandatory detention and expedited removal (Section 2, subsection b).
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Ineligibility for Withholding of Removal: Individuals described under the criteria of the bill are not eligible for withholding of removal under any provision of the title (Section 2, subsection c).
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Broad Scope of Crimes: The bill includes various crimes that trigger removal, such as any felony, any misdemeanor against a member of a vulnerable group, or any violation of a protection order (Section 2, subsection b, 3).
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Vulnerable Group Definitions: The bill defines members of a vulnerable group as children under 16, pregnant women, individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities, or individuals older than 65 (Section 2, subsection a). These definitions are used to categorize certain misdemeanors that would trigger removal.
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 Children-5Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Seniors-5Good For People With Disabilities-4Good For Women-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Due Process-6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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