Immigration Law Change: Serious DUI Offenses Become Aggravated Felonies.
This act expands the definition of "aggravated felony" under US immigration law. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in death or serious bodily injury to another person is now classified as an aggravated felony. Consequently, non-citizens convicted of such offenses become inadmissible to the US and subject to deportation, regardless of whether the conviction was originally classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
Key points
Serious DUI offenses (resulting in death or serious injury) are now classified as "aggravated felonies" for immigration purposes.
Non-citizens convicted of these offenses face mandatory inadmissibility and deportation from the United States.
The new rules apply to immigration actions taken after the law's enactment, even if the criminal conviction occurred before that date.
Status:
Introduced
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