The REMOVE Act would speed up deportation proceedings for immigrants convicted of crimes that make them deportable under immigration law. The bill requires the Attorney General to start removal proceedings as quickly as possible after a Notice to Appear is filed and mandates that all immigration court proceedings be completed within 15 days of commencing. The legislation affects immigrants facing deportation, particularly those with criminal convictions, and would fundamentally change immigration court timelines, which currently can take months or years to resolve. The bill does not authorize new funding or establish a specific implementation timeline beyond the 15-day court proceeding requirement. This measure would give the federal government significant power to expedite removals while potentially limiting due process opportunities in immigration cases.
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