This bill expands the federal government's ability to quickly remove immigrants without full court proceedings. Specifically, it removes protections that currently allow certain groups—including people who have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least two years—to avoid expedited removal and instead receive a hearing before an immigration judge. The legislation broadens the definition of who can be expedited removed by removing exceptions and expanding the grounds for removal under general immigration law rather than limiting it to specific violations. The bill affects undocumented immigrants and others facing deportation proceedings, particularly those who might otherwise qualify for a removal hearing based on their length of time in the country. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines and would take effect upon passage.
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