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Asylum Abuse Reduction Act: New Entry and Asylum Application Rules

This act introduces significant changes to the asylum application process in the United States. Individuals seeking asylum from Canada or Mexico will now need to undergo a preliminary interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate before being allowed to enter the country. The act also makes it harder for individuals who have traveled through other countries on their way to the U.S. to claim asylum, unless specific conditions are met.
Key points
Requirement for a preliminary asylum interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate for individuals attempting to enter from Canada or Mexico without a valid visa.
Restriction on asylum eligibility for individuals who transited through other countries on their way to the U.S., with certain exceptions.
Possibility of asylum denial if an individual can safely relocate within another part of their home country.
Facilitation of arrest warrants for individuals who have not departed the U.S. after receiving a removal order.
Inapplicability of the Flores settlement agreement, potentially affecting the detention rules for migrant children and families.
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Additional Information
Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Print number: S 863
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Process start date: 2021-03-18