HR 2708
Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 modifies existing immigration law to enhance the detention of foreign nationals convicted of specific property crimes. Specifically, it expands the list of offenses that can lead to detention by adding trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the categories of crimes considered when determining an alien’s eligibility for release pending immigration proceedings. This change aims to prioritize the detention of individuals convicted of these offenses, particularly those involving damage to property.
Key provisions
- Expands the list of property crimes considered for detention under immigration law.
- Adds trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of offenses.
- Modifies Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Changes the language regarding serious bodily injury in detention criteria.
Who is affected
- Aliens in immigration proceedings
- Law enforcement agencies
- Immigration courts
- The Department of Homeland Security
Notable changes
- Increases the likelihood of detention for individuals convicted of trespassing, vandalism, and arson.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2708
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the detention of aliens who commit certain property crimes.
This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025
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Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)) is amended—
trespassing, vandalism, arson,before
burglary; and
in paragraph (2), by striking and
and inserting serious bodily injury
. serious bodily injury
, trespassing
, vandalism
, and arson