New Immigration Rules: Stricter Penalties for Cargo Theft in Transit
This act amends immigration laws, making individuals convicted of stealing goods from trains or other interstate/foreign carriers inadmissible to and deportable from the U.S. The aim is to enhance transportation security and prevent losses from such crimes.
Key points
Individuals convicted of stealing goods from interstate or foreign shipments (e.g., trains) will be barred from entering the United States.
Foreign nationals convicted of such offenses will be subject to deportation from the U.S.
The law aims to protect railroads and other carriers from illegal looting.
Introduced
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