HR 75
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has sole authority over legal cases related to immigration laws. Specifically, it establishes that this court has exclusive jurisdiction over any case stemming from immigration law and any claims made by foreign nationals contesting deportation orders or other immigration actions. This aims to streamline the legal process for immigration-related disputes by ensuring a single court handles these matters. The bill modifies existing U.S. Code to reflect this change.
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Ron Wright
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