H.R. 9096: Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026, proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the citizenship status of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• Denaturalization for Terrorism Offenses: The bill would grant courts the authority to revoke the citizenship of any naturalized U.S. citizen who is convicted of a terrorism-related crime. Specifically, upon conviction, the court would declare the individual's naturalization void and cancel their certificate of citizenship.
• Definition of Terrorism-Related Offenses: The bill outlines specific offenses classified as terrorism-related. These include various violations under specific sections of Title 18 of the United States Code, such as:
  • Violence against persons or property in violation of federal law
  • Providing material support to terrorist organizations
  • Conspiring or attempting to commit acts of terrorism
• Deportability: In addition to revoking citizenship, the bill states that any non-citizen (referred to as "aliens" in legal terms) convicted of a terrorism-related offense is to be considered deportable. This means they could be removed from the United States following their conviction.
• Prioritization of Deportation: The Secretary of Homeland Security would be directed to prioritize the removal of individuals who have had their citizenship revoked due to terrorism-related convictions.

Overall Impact

The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework that allows the government to denaturalize and deport individuals who are convicted of terrorism-related activities. The proposed changes highlight a focus on national security and public safety by increasing the consequences for those found guilty of such crimes.

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