The Artemis Act of 2025 creates an exception to expedited removal procedures in U.S. immigration law for individuals from countries designated as "countries of concern." Specifically, the bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent the immediate deportation of people who are citizens or natives of countries that the Secretary of State has identified as countries of particular concern for religious freedom violations or listed on the International Religious Freedom Act's special watch list. This exception would apply both to people from these countries and to anyone who would be deported to such a country. The legislation affects immigrants and asylum seekers facing expedited removal and expands protections for those fleeing countries with documented human rights or religious freedom concerns. The bill does not specify funding or implementation timelines.
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