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New US Entry Rules: Suspension of Entry and Border Control

This act grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to suspend the entry of certain individuals at US borders if necessary to achieve operational control. It also mandates the suspension of entry when there is no capacity to detain or place individuals in appropriate programs. State Attorneys General can sue the federal government for violations, potentially impacting migration processes and border security.
Key points
The Secretary of Homeland Security can temporarily ban entry at US borders to ensure operational control.
Entry must be suspended if there is no capacity to detain individuals or place them in appropriate programs.
State Attorneys General can sue the federal government if these rules are not followed and affect their state or residents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_318
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-01-09