Grant’s Law

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Explore the details of House Bill 87 Grant’s Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/19/2024, 4:38 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 87

Grant's Law

This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain any alien found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the alien deportable or inadmissible.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the alien is not in such authority's custody.

If the alien is not convicted of crimes for which the alien was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

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Current Status of Bill HR 87

Bill HR 87 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 87 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 87's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 87

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 87

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Detention of persons

- Immigration status and procedures

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 87

Grant’s Law

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses.