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Migration Control: States Gain Power Over Alien Placement Decisions.

New rules grant state governors final authority over whether non-asylum seeking aliens can be housed or financially supported within their state. It mandates federal authorities to notify states in advance of planned transfers and requires background checks of aliens against criminal and counterterrorism databases, aiming to enhance community safety.
Key points
State governors gain full authority to decide on the placement of non-asylum seeking aliens within their state.
Federal authorities must notify states in advance of planned alien transfers and provide results of biometric data checks against national and international criminal databases.
Federal courts will not have jurisdiction to review decisions made by governors or the requirements of this act.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5831
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2021-11-03