What does SHORT TITLE. of Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act do?

This bill is formally titled the SAFER at the Border Act

What does DEFINITION OF KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TERRORIST AND SPECIAL INTEREST of Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to define three terms: 'known terrorist,' 'special interest alien,' and 'suspected terrorist.' A 'known terrorist' is defined as an individual arrested, charged, or convicted of terrorism-related crimes, or identified as a terrorist by statute, Executive order, or international legal obligation. A 'special interest alien' is defined as an alien who potentially poses a national security risk due to a nexus to terrorism, based on travel patterns and other information. A 'suspected terrorist' is defined as an individual reasonably suspected of engaging in, having engaged in, or intending to engage in conduct related to terrorism.

What does PAROLE OF CERTAIN ALIENS PROHIBITED. of Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act do?

This section amends Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act The Secretary of Homeland Security may temporarily parole certain aliens into the US for humanitarian reasons or public benefit Parole does not constitute admission to the US and the alien must return when the parole purposes are served

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Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act

Q: What does Preamble of Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act do?

This bill aims to restrict the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to grant parole. The bill's stated purpose is to prohibit parole for "certain dangerous aliens." The bill includes provisions for "other purposes" beyond the prohibition on parole.

Last updated: 6/27/2025 · Introduced: 6/27/2025

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

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The bill prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain aliens deemed a national security risk, including known or suspected terrorists and special interest aliens.
The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to define terms such as 'known terrorist', 'special interest alien', and 'suspected terrorist' to clarify who is considered a national security risk.
The Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to grant parole is restricted, with parole only allowed for humanitarian reasons or public benefit, and not constituting admission to the US.

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