Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1817: 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.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands expedited removal without full hearings, raising enforcement speed and reducing due process for non-citizens under immigration categories.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3782: Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026

This bill creates a private right for victims of certain violent crimes (murder, rape, or felony) committed by an alien to sue states or localities that qualify as "sanctuary jurisdictions" (defined as those restricting cooperation with federal immigration detainers). It allows lawsuits against jurisdictions that failed to comply with federal requests to detain or notify about an alien's release, with a 10-year statute of limitations. Jurisdictions accepting specific federal grants (like community development funds) must waive sovereign immunity to be sued. The bill also separately increases penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers and requires a report on prosecutions under the new provisions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill targets 'sanctuary jurisdictions' by enabling lawsuits against localities restricting cooperation with federal immigration detainers, mandating enforcement cooperation and opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 293: WALL Act of 2025

The WALL Act of 2025 appropriates $25 billion for constructing a physical barrier along the southern U.S. border. It implements new Social Security number requirements for tax credits like the child tax credit and earned income tax credit, with exceptions for individuals prohibited from working in the U.S. The bill also mandates E-Verify checks for eligibility for certain federal benefits, including housing assistance, and increases civil penalties for illegal entry and overstay. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking tax benefits, housing assistance, and those who enter the country without authorization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25B for border barrier (budget spending) and requires SSN for tax credits (fiscal management), directly advancing budget & tax policies.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMandates E-Verify for housing assistance eligibility, restricting access to federal housing aid programs and adding barriers for qualifying individuals.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAppropriates $25B for border wall, mandates E-Verify for benefits, increases penalties for illegal entry - clearly restrictive enforcement measures95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 6057: Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add new grounds for deporting non-citizens. It makes any non-citizen deportable if they have been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors (under either state or federal law) after entering the United States. The key provision expands deportation eligibility beyond previous standards by explicitly including state misdemeanor convictions alongside federal offenses. This change directly affects non-citizens with specific criminal records, potentially increasing deportation risks for those with certain convictions. The policy alters the legal standard for removal but does not change sentencing or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands deportation grounds to include state misdemeanor convictions, increasing enforcement and limiting immigrant protections per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 2, 2025

HR 2606: Stop Importing Terrorism Act

HR 2606, the "Stop Importing Terrorism Act," repeals a specific exception in immigration law that previously allowed certain individuals to enter the U.S. under terrorism-related grounds. It directly affects aliens who were admitted under this repealed exception between January 20, 2021, and the bill's enactment date. The bill makes these individuals deportable, removing their legal status. This is a procedural change to immigration enforcement, not a new policy affecting broader groups.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill repeals exception allowing certain aliens to enter under terrorism grounds, making them deportable and removing legal status. This restricts immigration enforcement and limits protections for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2374: American Students First Act

HR 2374, the American Students First Act, restricts federal funding for public universities that charge non-citizens not lawfully present in the U.S. lower tuition rates than in-state residents or provide them with state financial aid. The bill amends existing law to require public institutions of higher education to charge undocumented immigrants the same tuition rates as in-state citizens and not offer state-based aid to them. If a university violates these rules, it loses all federal financial assistance for the following fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary of Education. This directly affects public colleges in states with such tuition or aid policies for undocumented students.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts educational access for undocumented immigrants by mandating equal tuition rates as in-state citizens and threatening federal funding loss for non-compliance, limiting affordability and access to higher education.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts undocumented immigrants' access to lower tuition and state financial aid at public universities, limiting educational services per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3606: Fraud Accountability Act

This bill changes U.S. immigration law to make certain fraud convictions deportable without requiring a minimum fraud loss amount. It targets immigrants (aliens) convicted of fraud against any private individual, fund, corporation, or government entity, removing the previous threshold for deportation. It also adds provisions to revoke citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of such fraud crimes, requiring courts to cancel their naturalization certificates. The changes apply to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, if not previously charged before the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMakes fraud convictions deportable without minimum loss threshold, revoking citizenship for naturalized citizens. Restricts immigrant protections by expanding deportation grounds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 7284: ICE OUT Act

HR 7284, the ICE OUT Act, modifies legal protections for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents during law enforcement actions. It eliminates qualified immunity for agents accused of using excessive force violating the Fourth Amendment, meaning such claims can no longer be dismissed based on immunity. For other cases, agents can only claim immunity if their actions matched clearly established constitutional rights at the time of the incident. The bill requires courts to first determine if constitutional rights were violated before assessing whether those rights were "clearly established," shifting the legal standard in civil lawsuits against these agents. This directly affects ICE and CBP officers facing civil rights lawsuits related to enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates qualified immunity for ICE/CBP agents in excessive force cases, directly enhancing law enforcement accountability under Fourth Amendment protections, a core criminal justice reform indicator.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEliminates qualified immunity for ICE/CBP agents in excessive force cases, increasing accountability for immigrant rights violations during enforcement actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2025

HJRES 103: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.

H.J. Res. 103 proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The amendment specifies that a person born in the U.S. is only considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or an immigrant with lawful status serving in the military. This would directly affect individuals born in the U.S. to parents not meeting these conditions, such as children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAmendment restricts birthright citizenship by requiring parent to be citizen/LPR/military, limiting immigrant rights under current policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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passed · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HRES 489: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

HRES 489 is a procedural resolution that would allow the House of Representatives to debate and vote on four separate bills. It enables consideration of H.R. 884 (which would restrict DC voting to U.S. citizens and repeal a 2022 voting rights law), H.R. 2056 (requiring DC to follow federal immigration laws), H.R. 2096 (restoring police discipline bargaining rights and extending disciplinary case deadlines), and S. 331 (amending fentanyl scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act). The resolution waives objections to these bills, sets one hour of debate for each, and establishes rules for final passage. This resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates the legislative process for these four bills.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnables H.R. 2056 requiring DC to comply with federal immigration laws, mandating cooperation with enforcement90% confidence

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