Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022

Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain aliens from the United States while such an alien's application for admission is pending.

Specifically, if an alien arrived by land from a foreign country bordering the United States and the alien is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to admission into the United States, DOJ must return that alien to that bordering foreign country while the alien's application for admission is pending. (Currently, DOJ may choose to detain such an alien or return the alien to the bordering foreign country while the application for admission is pending.)

Bill 117 HR 8382, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to the treatment of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The bill seeks to establish a more humane and efficient process for handling migrants seeking asylum in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a system for processing asylum claims at the border, which would help to reduce the backlog of cases and ensure that migrants are treated fairly and with dignity. The bill also includes measures to improve conditions at detention facilities and provide better access to legal representation for migrants.

Additionally, the Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022 aims to address the root causes of migration by increasing funding for programs that support economic development and security in Central American countries. By addressing these underlying issues, the bill seeks to reduce the flow of migrants to the US-Mexico border and create a more sustainable solution to the ongoing crisis. Overall, the Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by migrants at the border. By focusing on both the immediate needs of migrants and the underlying causes of migration, the bill aims to create a more just and effective system for handling asylum claims and protecting the rights of migrants.