Mandatory Detention and Deportation for Non-Citizens Affiliated with Criminal Gangs.
This bill establishes new, stricter immigration rules mandating the detention and deportation of non-citizens who are or have been members of international criminal gangs. It broadens the definition of offenses qualifying for deportation and severely limits access to asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and other immigration benefits for individuals associated with these groups. The Secretary of Homeland Security gains authority to formally designate groups as criminal gangs, triggering automatic removal procedures.
Key points
Mandatory Detention and Removal: Non-citizens identified as criminal gang members or participants must be detained and are subject to deportation.
Broadened Definition: The law introduces a wide definition of "criminal gang," covering groups of 5 or more involved in serious crimes like drug offenses, violence, or human trafficking.
Loss of Protection: Individuals affiliated with gangs become ineligible for asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visas.
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