HR 8708
American Families United Act
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Bill overview
The American Families United Act aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens’ family members to obtain immigration benefits by clarifying what constitutes a criminal conviction for immigration purposes. Specifically, it states that certain judgments of guilt, deferred sentences, expunged records, and pardons will not be considered convictions. Additionally, the bill grants the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security limited discretion to waive inadmissibility or deportation grounds when family unity is at stake, focusing on spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens.
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Rob Woodall
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