Bill > S200

This bill, known as the "Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act" or "RULES Act," proposes significant changes to asylum application procedures in the United States. The bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict asylum applications, mandating that individuals can only apply for asylum at official ports of entry and explicitly prohibiting their release or parole into the United States while their application is being processed. The legislation introduces new limitations by preventing individuals who have entered the country without inspection or overstayed their visa from applying for asylum, effectively narrowing the circumstances under which someone can seek protection. Additionally, the bill updates language to reflect that both the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security may be involved in processing asylum applications, reinforcing a more stringent approach to immigration and asylum seeking. These changes aim to tighten border control and regulate the asylum process by channeling applications through designated entry points and reducing opportunities for unauthorized entry or stay.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/200/all-info