Bills · S 1977
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1977Detention of personsImmigration status and procedures
Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act
INTRO JUN 5· LAST ACTION JUN 5
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a radical overhaul of how deportation cases are handled in the U.S., potentially making the process much quicker. If it becomes law, it would dramatically reduce the time non-citizens, particularly those with criminal convictions, have to present their case in immigration court. This could lead to a significant increase in the speed of deportations but might also raise concerns about whether individuals have enough time to prepare their defense or gather evidence, especially for complex cases like asylum claims.
Without this bill, removal proceedings would continue under existing laws, which often involve longer court processes, sometimes lasting months or even years, due to backlogs and current procedural rules. The bill's implementation could alleviate some of the current backlogs in immigration courts by speeding up case resolution, but it could also strain court resources by demanding such swift action. Voters should care because it directly impacts immigration policy, border security, the rights of non-citizens, and the operational capacity of the U.S. legal system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Attorney General to start all removal proceedings "as promptly as possible" after a Notice to Appear is filed and served.
This ensures that the legal process to deport a non-citizen begins quickly after the initial intent to remove is declared.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that removal proceedings for non-citizens convicted of deportable offenses must commence "as expeditiously as possible" after their conviction.
This prioritizes and significantly accelerates the deportation process for non-citizens with criminal backgrounds.
PROVISION 03
Requires that all immigration court proceedings related to removal must be completed within 15 days of their commencement.
This provision imposes a strict and unprecedented deadline on the entire immigration court process, fundamentally changing how cases are handled.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that the 15-day completion rule overrides "any other provision of law, including section 208(d)(5)(A)" (which pertains to asylum procedures).
This makes the 15-day deadline a paramount requirement, potentially limiting the ability to fully consider complex asylum claims or other legal defenses.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
143
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 5
Introduced in Senate
JUN 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1977
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 5, 2025
Last actionJun 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025
Senate BillS 1977Detention of personsImmigration status and procedures
Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act
INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 5, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
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