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No Asylum for Criminals

This bill would prevent people convicted of certain crimes from being eligible for asylum in the United States, tightening the requirements for who can seek protection.

Call your repHR 1312Introduced 2/13/2025Source

How This Affects Your Life

Affects immigration enforcement policies at the Texas border and in Houston.

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Introduced

February 13, 2025

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

February 13, 2025

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Civil Rights·Immigration·Criminal Justice Reform·Federal Advocacy

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