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Changes to Asylum Eligibility in the United States

This bill modifies who can apply for asylum in the U.S. It introduces new conditions for legal entry and allows for the removal of individuals to 'safe third countries,' potentially impacting migration processes and the rights of those seeking protection.
Key points
Asylum eligibility will be limited to individuals lawfully admitted to the United States.
Individuals who could have sought asylum in another safe country may be sent there, unless specific public interest exceptions apply.
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Additional Information
End the Border Crisis Now Act
Print number: S 1070
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-04-12