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Terrorist Deportation Act: New Rules for Individuals in Terrorist Databases

This act amends immigration law to facilitate the removal of individuals identified in the terrorist screening database. It means that individuals deemed a terrorist threat will face significantly greater difficulty entering the U.S. and obtaining asylum or other immigration benefits, aiming to enhance national security.
Key points
Individuals in the terrorist screening database will be inadmissible to the U.S. unless granted a special, unanimous waiver from top security officials.
Individuals in the terrorist screening database will be ineligible for asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, or other forms of immigration relief.
The act establishes expedited removal procedures for non-permanent residents identified in the terrorist screening database, with limited appeal options.
The changes apply to all individuals identified in the terrorist screening database from the act's effective date, regardless of when they were added.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_778
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Terrorist Deportation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_778.

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 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals in the terrorist screening database will be inadmissible to the U.S. unless granted a special, unanimous waiver from top security officials.
  • Individuals in the terrorist screening database will be ineligible for asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, or other forms of immigration relief.
  • The act establishes expedited removal procedures for non-permanent residents identified in the terrorist screening database, with limited appeal options.
  • The changes apply to all individuals identified in the terrorist screening database from the act's effective date, regardless of when they were added.
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. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Migration Courts and Law