The Accountability Through Deportation Act (ATD Act) would allow immigration judges to order the removal of non-citizens in absentia if an immigration officer submits an affidavit stating that the person failed to comply with conditions of their release order. Currently, immigration judges typically require the presence of the individual in court to issue removal orders, but this bill would eliminate that requirement in cases of non-compliance with release conditions. The legislation affects non-citizens who are subject to immigration enforcement and release orders, particularly those who fail to meet the conditions set for their release while awaiting immigration proceedings. The bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines. The legislation was introduced in May 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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