S. 1827: Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

This bill, known as the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act, proposes changes to the immigration laws in the United States concerning certain aliens, specifically targeting those who are engaged in criminal activities. Here’s a breakdown of its provisions:

Expedited Removal Process

The bill establishes a process for the expedited removal of aliens who meet specific criteria:

• Members of criminal gangs or organizations.
• Members or supporters of foreign terrorist organizations.
• Aliens convicted of specified crimes, which include felonies and certain misdemeanors against vulnerable groups.

Definitions and Categories

The bill defines a "vulnerable group" as:

• Children under 16 years old.
• Pregnant women.
• Individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities.
• Individuals over 65 years old.

Mandatory Detention

If the Department of Homeland Security determines that an alien falls into any of the specified categories, that individual will be subjected to mandatory detention and expedited removal from the United States without the possibility of contesting their removal under existing protections.

Ineligibility for Withholding of Removal

Aliens who meet the criteria for expedited removal as outlined in this bill will not be eligible for withholding of removal. This means they cannot seek legal protections against deportation based on their situation.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes provisions for clerical amendments in existing legal documents to incorporate the new section that defines and governs these expedited removal processes.

Overall Impact

The intent of this legislation is to streamline the process of deporting individuals deemed criminal aliens more efficiently, thereby altering the enforcement of immigration laws concerning certain criminal activities.

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