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Protecting Our Communities from Gang Violence Act: New Immigration Rules

This Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a definition of a criminal gang and create new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability for aliens associated with such groups. It authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate criminal gangs and mandates the detention of aliens who are inadmissible or deportable due to gang ties. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals associated with gangs from filing immigration petitions for others and expands grounds for denaturalization for citizens associated with gangs within 10 years of naturalization.
Key points
Establishes a definition of 'criminal gang' as a group of 5 or more persons committing specific offenses and allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate them.
Aliens who are members of or participate in criminal gang activities become inadmissible, deportable, and subject to mandatory detention.
Individuals associated with gangs (including U.S. citizens) are prohibited from filing immigration applications on behalf of others or assuming custody of unaccompanied alien minors.
Naturalized citizens may face denaturalization if they become members of or affiliated with a criminal gang within 10 years of naturalization.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1995
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Process start date: 2021-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Communities from Gang Violence Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1995.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a definition of 'criminal gang' as a group of 5 or more persons committing specific offenses and allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate them.
  • Aliens who are members of or participate in criminal gang activities become inadmissible, deportable, and subject to mandatory detention.
  • Individuals associated with gangs (including U.S. citizens) are prohibited from filing immigration applications on behalf of others or assuming custody of unaccompanied alien minors.
  • Naturalized citizens may face denaturalization if they become members of or affiliated with a criminal gang within 10 years of naturalization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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