The BE GONE Act would expand federal immigration law to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as "aggravated felonies," which would make non-citizens convicted of these crimes subject to mandatory removal from the United States. Currently, these sexual offenses are not automatically categorized as aggravated felonies under immigration law, which can slow deportation proceedings. By adding sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the definition, the bill aims to streamline and expedite the removal process for immigrants convicted of these crimes. The legislation does not specify new funding or create a timeline for implementation; it simply modifies existing immigration law to broaden the grounds for deportation. The bill was introduced in April 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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