SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025
SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would allow the government to quickly remove non-citizens who entered the U.S. illegally after January 20, 2021, without a hearing or review process. Currently, immigrants can request asylum or explain why they fear returning to their home country, which typically involves a court hearing. This bill would eliminate that process for people who entered illegally during this timeframe, even if they claim asylum or fear persecution. The only exception would be for non-citizens actively serving in the U.S.
Armed Forces as of January 1, 2025. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect undocumented immigrants who crossed the U.S. border illegally starting January 20, 2021 (when the current presidential administration began). It would not apply to people who entered through legal ports of entry or those who arrived before that date. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. No action has been taken at this stage.
CRS Official Summary
Sending Evading Non-Documented Threats Home Especially Migrants Biden Accepted Carelessly and Knowingly Act of 2025 or the SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025This bill subjects non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021, to expedited removal (i.e., removal without further hearing or review). This applies even if such an individual indicated an intention to apply for asylum or expressed a fear of persecution. The bill does not apply to an individual serving in the Armed Forces as of January 1, 2025.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.