Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

# Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025 – Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would expand the government's ability to quickly remove undocumented immigrants from the United States without a full immigration court hearing. Currently, expedited removal—a faster deportation process—applies primarily to people caught near the border. This legislation would likely extend that authority to more immigrants throughout the country, potentially allowing faster removal proceedings for a broader population. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. It could also impact immigration courts, customs and border protection agencies, and immigration attorneys.

Immigrant advocacy groups and businesses that employ immigrant workers would likely have concerns, while those supporting stricter immigration enforcement would likely support it. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 1817, 119th Congress), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO). At this stage, the full text and specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed, so the exact scope of changes remains unclear.