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US HR85
US HR85To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code to grant the United States District Court for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction over any cases or claims arising under the Immigration and Nationality Act, including those challenging orders of removal or other immigration-related actions. This change would consolidate jurisdiction over immigration-related matters in the District of Columbia, rather than allowing such cases to be filed in various district courts across the country.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/85/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr85/BILLS-118hr85ih.pdf |
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