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Asylum Ban for Individuals with Any Final Criminal Conviction.

This bill significantly amends immigration law by making any alien who has been finally convicted of a crime ineligible for asylum in the United States. This change tightens the criteria for granting protection, moving beyond previous standards that focused on serious crimes. The only potential exception is for political offenses committed outside the U.S., which the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate as exempt.
Key points
Individuals with a final criminal conviction are automatically barred from seeking asylum in the U.S.
The bar applies to all crimes, not just those previously defined as 'particularly serious'.
The Secretary of Homeland Security retains limited authority to exempt certain political offenses committed abroad from this ban.
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Print number: 118_HR_921
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_921.

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 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals with a final criminal conviction are automatically barred from seeking asylum in the U.S.
  • The bar applies to all crimes, not just those previously defined as 'particularly serious'.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security retains limited authority to exempt certain political offenses committed abroad from this ban.
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. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

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 2025-12-26.

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