HR 5713

This bill, the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act, expands the criteria for expedited removal of individuals from the United States. It allows the Department of Homeland Security to rapidly remove aliens who are members of criminal gangs, members or supporters of foreign terrorist organizations, or have been convicted of specific serious crimes, including those involving violence, exploitation of children, or violations of protective orders. The bill also clarifies that certain vulnerable individuals – children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and those over 65 – may be considered in determining expedited removal eligibility, though they are not automatically subject to it. This legislation aims to prioritize the removal of individuals posing significant security risks.