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Immigration: Deportation for Animal Cruelty Convictions

Also known as: Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Ms. Mace, would change immigration laws to target non-citizens who harm animals. It would make any non-citizen convicted of animal cruelty or animal fighting eligible to be deported from the United States.
  • The new rules would apply to crimes at every level of government, including federal, state, local, and tribal laws. It would not matter if the crime is a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony; any conviction for animal abuse would be enough to trigger the process.
  • The policy would also block people from entering the country if they have a history of animal cruelty. This includes people who admit to animal abuse or fighting, even if they have not been formally convicted in a court of law yet.
  • Currently, immigration officials often focus on 'serious' crimes or violent felonies when deciding who should be removed from the country. This change would specifically add animal-related crimes to the list of reasons why someone can be forced to leave or denied a visa.

Milestones

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Feb 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7544
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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