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A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes.
12/12/2023, 5:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 1473
The bill aims to address the issue of individuals who are trying to enter the country illegally by cracking down on those who are attempting to deceive immigration officials or bypass the proper channels for entry. By allowing for the immediate expulsion of these individuals, the bill seeks to strengthen border security and uphold the integrity of the immigration system.
In addition to authorizing the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration enforcement. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they likely pertain to enhancing border security measures and streamlining the process for dealing with individuals who are found to be inadmissible. Overall, Bill 118 s 1473 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of individuals attempting to enter the United States through fraudulent means or without the necessary entry documents. By authorizing their immediate expulsion, the bill seeks to strengthen border security and uphold the integrity of the immigration system.
Congressional Summary of S 1473
This bill requires the immediate expulsion of certain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who arrive at or along the U.S.-Mexico border subject to certain limits.
Specifically, during the two years starting from this bill's enactment, such a non-U.S. national must be immediately expelled without further hearing or review if the individual lacks proper documentation or committed fraud to gain admission. (Currently, such individuals are typically subject to expedited removal, which includes a chance to request asylum.)
Such an individual must be expelled to Mexico unless Mexico's government is unwilling to accept the individual or expulsion to Mexico is contrary to U.S. national interest. In such a case, the individual shall be expelled to the country (1) where the individual is a citizen, subject, or national; (2) where the individual was born or has a residence; or (3) that will accept the individual.
An individual may not be expelled to a country where (1) the individual's life or freedom would be threatened due to certain characteristics, such as race or religion; or (2) there are substantial grounds for believing the individual would be subject to torture. However, this protection shall not apply to an individual convicted of a particularly serious crime or involved with terrorist activities.
An individual who claims that they be subject to such dangers in a country must meet the burden of proof similar to the burden faced by an asylum seeker in a credible fear determination.
