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New Rules for Pre-Trial Release of Non-Citizens

This bill changes how courts decide whether to release someone accused of a crime before their trial. If the person is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, the court will now assume they are a flight risk and a danger to the community. This makes it much harder for them to be released, even if they have family or a job in the U.S.
Key points
Makes it more difficult for non-citizens and non-permanent residents to be released from jail before their trial.
Courts will automatically assume non-citizens are a flight risk and a danger, unless proven otherwise with strong evidence.
Having family or a job in the U.S. will no longer be a valid reason to argue for release for non-citizens.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6582
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Process start date: 2025-12-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flight Risk Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6582.

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 2025-12-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Makes it more difficult for non-citizens and non-permanent residents to be released from jail before their trial.
  • Courts will automatically assume non-citizens are a flight risk and a danger, unless proven otherwise with strong evidence.
  • Having family or a job in the U.S. will no longer be a valid reason to argue for release for non-citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14].

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 2026-01-11.

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

Courts and Law Migration