Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 18Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.

Summary

**HR 5713 - Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act** **What it does:** This bill would speed up the process for removing non-citizens who have been convicted of certain crimes from the United States. **Who it affects:** - Non-citizens (including legal permanent residents and undocumented immigrants) who have criminal convictions - Immigration courts and enforcement agencies - Families of affected individuals **What would change:** - Shorter timelines for deportation proceedings involving people with criminal records - Fewer opportunities for appeals or delays in removal cases - Potentially faster processing of these cases through immigration courts - May reduce some procedural protections currently available during removal proceedings **Current status:** The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives but has not yet been voted on or become law. *Note: The specific details of which crimes qualify and exact procedural changes would depend on the bill's specific language.*

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