S 348
Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
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The Asylum Abuse Reduction Act aims to restrict how individuals seek asylum in the United States. It requires asylum officers at U.S. embassies and consulates to conduct thorough interviews and determine if an individual has a credible fear of persecution or torture before allowing them to enter and apply for asylum. The bill also introduces new rules regarding asylum eligibility for those who enter through third countries and limits the applicability of certain legal agreements related to immigration detention.
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