S. 1817: Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, proposes changes to how certain individuals (aliens) seeking entry into the United States are processed when they present themselves at the border or seek to enter the country. Here are the key components of the bill:

1. Expanded Application of Inadmissibility Provisions

The bill aims to amend existing laws regarding inadmissible aliens to streamline and increase the consistency of how these provisions are applied, irrespective of the alien's nationality. This includes:

• Removing specific exceptions currently allowed for certain groups of migrants which affect their treatment under the law.
• Granting the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to apply the inadmissibility clauses uniformly to all aliens without strict limitations.

2. Shift of Authority

The bill shifts decision-making authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security concerning the implementation of certain clauses related to inadmissible aliens. This includes a change in wording throughout the law, reflecting this transfer of authority.

3. Evidence Standard Change

The standard required to determine the inadmissibility of an alien is proposed to be changed from "a significant possibility" to "clear and convincing evidence." This suggests that a higher burden of proof would be placed on the circumstances that deem an alien inadmissible.

4. Removal of Existing Provisions

The bill also removes certain provisions that currently provide exemptions or special considerations for particular categories of aliens seeking entry into the U.S.

5. Secretary's Discretion

It grants the Secretary of Homeland Security broad discretion to modify the application of these rules and make decisions that would be unreviewable by the courts. This signifies a significant increase in authority to manage immigration processes without additional oversight.

Overall Intent

The overall intent of this bill is to create a more streamlined process for handling aliens who are found to be inadmissible upon their entry attempts, making it more consistent and potentially expediting the removal process for those who do not meet entry requirements.

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