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US HR3860

US HR3860
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the detention of dangerous aliens, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
07/19/2019
In Committee
08/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the detention of dangerous aliens, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the procedures for detaining "dangerous aliens" who are subject to a final order of removal. The key provisions include: (1) replacing "Attorney General" with "Secretary of Homeland Security" throughout the relevant section; (2) modifying the start of the removal period; (3) allowing the Secretary to extend the removal period beyond 90 days in certain circumstances, such as the alien's failure to cooperate with removal efforts; (4) mandating detention for certain criminal aliens during the extended removal period; (5) establishing an administrative review process for determining whether to detain or release non-criminal aliens; and (6) allowing the Secretary to continue detaining an alien beyond the removal period in specific circumstances, such as if the alien poses a threat to public safety or national security.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 08/12/2019)

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