What does Preamble of HR 1312 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed amendment would establish ineligibility for asylum for aliens convicted of crimes. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the stated amendment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1312 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025'.

What does ALIENS CONVICTED OF CRIMES INELIGIBLE FOR ASYLUM. of HR 1312 do?

This section amends clause (ii) of section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment states that aliens convicted of a felony or misdemeanor are generally ineligible for asylum, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate, by regulation, political offenses committed outside the United States that will not be considered crimes for ineligibility purposes. The definition of 'felony' includes crimes defined as felonies by any relevant jurisdiction or crimes punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. The definition of 'misdemeanor' includes crimes defined as misdemeanors by any relevant jurisdiction or crimes not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment.

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No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 — HR. 1312

Last updated: 2/13/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Mark Harris (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to generally deny asylum to aliens convicted of felonies or misdemeanors.
The Secretary of Homeland Security can designate certain political offenses committed outside the United States as not qualifying as crimes for asylum ineligibility purposes.
The bill defines 'felony' as crimes punishable by more than one year of imprisonment and 'misdemeanor' as crimes not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment, considering definitions from any relevant jurisdiction.

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