Detention Authority Clarification Act
The Detention Authority Clarification Act amends immigration laws to change the term 'alien seeking admission' to 'applicant for admission' in specific sections. It also updates the list of individuals subject to mandatory detention by adding a new category for applicants seeking entry. These changes aim to clarify the terminology and scope of who can be detained under current immigration statutes.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 20, 2026
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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