Noncitizens linked to designated criminal gangs could be detained and removed more easily. They could also lose access to asylum, Temporary Protected Status, some juvenile visas, and most parole.
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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 1050: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens whom immigration officials connect to a designated criminal gang. It also affects people applying for visas, green cards, asylum, Temporary Protected Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile visas, or protection from removal. Homeland Security, the Attorney General, immigration courts, federal appeals courts, and the House and Senate Judiciary Committees would all have roles under the bill.
Why this matters: This bill matters because a gang label could decide whether a noncitizen can enter, stay, or seek protection in the United States. It could help immigration officials act faster against people tied to organized crime. It could also raise fairness concerns if someone is wrongly labeled, pressured into gang involvement, or unable to see evidence because it is classified.
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Officially: Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
Noncitizens linked to designated criminal gangs could be detained and removed more easily. They could also lose access to asylum, Temporary Protected Status, some juvenile visas, and most parole.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2/6/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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