No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act
Rep. Steube Introduces No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act to Deport Relatives of Foreign Adversaries
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It was recently introduced and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further action from the committee.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from several prominent Republicans, it faces a very difficult path in a divided Congress. Critics will likely argue it punishes people for the actions of their relatives.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Lawful permanent residents who happen to be relatives of covered foreign threat actors could lose their green cards and face deportation, even if they have lived in the U.S. for years and have no personal involvement in any wrongdoing. The bill explicitly applies to "all aliens who were previously admitted to the United States or granted lawful status," making this a retroactive revocation of legal residency with no avenue for discretionary relief.
“apply to— (A) all applications for visas, admissions, and adjustments of status pending on or after such date; and (B) all aliens who were previously admitted to the United States or granted lawful status in the United States.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act
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