Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1517: BE GONE Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence" to the list of crimes triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific sexual offenses, making them subject to automatic deportation under immigration law. The key change is adding this provision to Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which defines aggravated felonies. This policy shift would expand the scope of offenses classified as deportation triggers without creating new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, increasing penalties under immigration law rather than reforming criminal justice sentencing or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, restricting immigrant protections by adding to aggravated felonies list.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 12, 2025

HR 5330: SAFE Driving Laws Act

This bill would withhold 50% of federal highway funding from states that issue driver's licenses to people without proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency status, starting in 2027. To comply, states must ban such licenses and allow local/state officials to share immigration status information with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Transportation Secretary would maintain a public database tracking each state's compliance with these requirements. The law directly affects state governments and their access to federal transportation funds, not individual drivers.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates denial of driver's licenses to non-citizens and requires sharing immigration status with CBP, restricting access to services and increasing enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

HR 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, increases penalties for certain immigration violations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It raises the mandatory prison term for unlawful entry (Section 275) from 2 to 5 years and adds new provisions for aliens who commit crimes after entry. For reentry after removal (Section 276), it increases the base penalty to up to 10 years imprisonment, with enhanced penalties of up to 15 years for those with prior drug or violent crime convictions, and mandatory minimums of 10 years or more for those with prior aggravated felonies, multiple removals, or prior convictions for serious crimes. The bill directly affects noncitizens who enter the U.S. illegally or reenter after being removed, with penalties applying to specific categories of prior criminal conduct.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison terms for immigration violations, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases mandatory prison terms for immigration violations, raising penalties from 2 to 5 years and up to 15 years for repeat offenders with crimes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1935: Protecting Military Assets Act of 2025

HR 1935, the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2025, adds new grounds for denying entry to the U.S. and removing non-citizens who violate military property laws. Specifically, it makes individuals inadmissible if they've been convicted of or admitted to entering military, naval, or Coast Guard property without authorization (per 18 U.S.C. § 1382). It also makes such individuals deportable if already in the U.S. The bill directly affects non-citizens convicted under this specific federal offense, strengthening immigration enforcement for violations at military sites. This is a policy change to existing immigration law, not a new criminal offense.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds new grounds for deportation/inadmissibility for non-citizens violating military property laws, restricting immigration enforcement for specific offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 578: Sarah’s Law

HR 578, "Sarah’s Law," requires mandatory detention for certain non-citizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. It directly affects non-citizens facing such charges and their victims' families. Key provisions mandate that the Department of Homeland Security detain these individuals immediately and notify victims or their closest living relatives (like parents or spouses) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill adds specific categories of non-citizens to the mandatory detention list, including those whose visas were revoked or who are deportable for prior immigration violations. This creates a formal process for victim notification while expanding detention requirements under immigration law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, reducing defendant rights and increasing restrictive measures without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, increasing immigration enforcement against this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3327: D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act

This bill repeals the D.C. Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-257), restoring the District of Columbia's prior legal framework regarding immigration enforcement. It directly affects D.C. residents and local government operations by eliminating the 2022 law's restrictions on cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The key mechanism is a straightforward repeal, meaning all provisions of the 2022 law are removed and previous laws governing immigration enforcement in D.C. are reinstated as if the amendment never existed.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill repeals sanctuary protections limiting immigration enforcement cooperation, expanding federal authority over local jurisdictions and restricting resident rights.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRepeals D.C. sanctuary law, removing restrictions on federal immigration cooperation. This eliminates immigrant protections and supports federal enforcement, opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5585: Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025

HR 5585, the Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025, requires immigration detention facilities operated under agreements with the Department of Homeland Security to follow the U.S. Marshal Service's existing Federal Performance Based Detention Standards. This applies to any facility where individuals are detained under immigration law, beginning on the bill's enactment date. The law mandates these federal standards be used alongside any existing contract terms for facility operations. It directly affects detention facilities and the individuals held within them by establishing uniform operational requirements. The bill does not create new standards but requires existing federal ones to be applied to immigration detention.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates federal detention standards for immigration facilities, improving conditions and protecting detained immigrants' rights per federal performance standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3237: No Student Visas for Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

HR 3237, the "No Student Visas for Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025," blocks F-1 student visas (for academic studies) and M-1 visas (for vocational training) for international students seeking to attend schools in jurisdictions designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." The bill defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as any state or local government with laws obstructing immigration enforcement, such as refusing to comply with ICE detainers or denying access to incarcerated immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security would identify these jurisdictions annually, and institutions located in them would be barred from receiving new student visas under the F or M categories. This policy directly affects international students and educational institutions in designated areas, with no visa issuance permitted for those locations during the fiscal year unless the jurisdiction is reclassified.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts F-1/M-1 visas for international students in sanctuary jurisdictions, limiting immigrant access to educational services and penalizing anti-enforcement policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 363: STOP MADNESS Act

The STOP MADNESS Act (S 363) proposes imposing U.S. economic sanctions on foreign governments and entities that resist repatriating migrants who entered the U.S. unlawfully or knowingly facilitate such immigration. It would block financial transactions with U.S. financial systems for targeted foreign governments and foreign persons meeting specific criteria, including those obstructing U.S. repatriation efforts or aiding illegal immigration. The bill requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress detailing sanctions actions and enforcement, with a 7-year reporting period. It defines key terms like "knowingly" and specifies exemptions for intelligence and law enforcement activities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes sanctions on foreign entities resisting migrant repatriation, strengthening federal enforcement to restrict illegal immigration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1522: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act

This bill requires the District of Columbia government to stop policies that prevent sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. It directly affects DC government entities, including police and local officials, by mandating cooperation with federal immigration enforcement under specific conditions. Key provisions prohibit DC from restricting the sharing of immigration status data or refusing to honor DHS detainer requests, except when an individual is a victim or witness to a crime. The exception ensures DC can maintain protections for crime victims without violating the bill's requirements.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DC cooperation with federal detainers, overriding local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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