H.R. 134: Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

This bill, titled the "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act," aims to amend current U.S. immigration laws concerning aliens (non-citizens) who are involved in sexual assault offenses. The following outlines the key provisions of the bill:

1. Detention of Aliens

The bill proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act that would allow for the detention of specific aliens who are involved in sexual assault. The changes include:

• Modifying the criteria for mandatory detention, meaning certain individuals will be held while their immigration status is determined.
• Specifically, if an alien is charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to committing sexual assault, they would be subject to detention.

2. Inadmissibility Due to Sexual Assault

The bill establishes that any alien who has been convicted of sexual assault, admits to having committed it, or admits to acts that meet the legal definition of sexual assault will be considered inadmissible to the United States. This means these individuals would not be allowed to enter or stay in the country.

3. Deportability Related to Sexual Assault

In addition to being deemed inadmissible, the bill also specifies that any alien who has committed sexual assault can be deported from the United States. This provision reinforces the consequences for non-citizens in relation to sexual assault offenses.

Summary of Legal Terms

Definitions referenced in the bill include:

• Inadmissibility: A legal status preventing a person from entering or remaining in the U.S.
• Deportability: The legal process through which a non-citizen can be removed from the U.S.
• Sexual assault: Referenced by specific legal definitions provided within the immigration law.

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