Congress expedites deportation for sexual assault convictions
H.R. 3064 — BE GONE Act · Filed by Tony Gonzales (R-TX) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill adds sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the list of crimes classified as 'aggravated felonies' under federal immigration law. Once classified as an aggravated felony, a non-citizen convicted of such a crime becomes deportable and ineligible for most forms of relief from removal, expediting their removal from the United States.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward amendment to immigration law that expands the category of crimes triggering mandatory deportation. It is a direct policy choice about immigration enforcement, not a hidden rider or concealed mechanism.
What the text implies
- Non-citizens convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual violence lose access to cancellation of removal, a discretionary relief that might otherwise be available to individuals with U.S. citizen family members, long residence, or other equitable factors.
- The bill does not define 'aggravated sexual violence' — that term is not defined in the INA and may require judicial interpretation, creating uncertainty about which convictions trigger mandatory deportation.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill serves a legitimate public-safety interest by expediting removal of non-citizens convicted of serious sexual crimes, which protects potential victims and reflects a reasonable policy choice. However, the bill also narrows judicial discretion and eliminates relief mechanisms (like cancellation of removal) that might otherwise apply to individuals with deep ties to the U.S., family members, or other equitable circumstances — a concrete cost to due process and individualized justice.