Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025
This bill expands the U.S. government's authority to quickly remove non-citizens without a full hearing. It directly affects individuals deemed inadmissible under specific immigration categories (like visa violations or health-related issues under Section 212(a)(6) or (7)). Key provisions include replacing "Attorney General" with "Secretary of Homeland Security" in removal procedures, raising the evidence standard from "significant possibility" to "clear and convincing evidence," and granting the Secretary broad, unreviewable discretion to apply expedited removal to more cases. The changes streamline removal processes for certain non-citizens without judicial review, shifting authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 20, 2025
Last action May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 20, 2025
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Eric Schmitt
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