Fast-track deportation strips due-process protections for all felons
S. 1827 — Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act · Filed by Ashley Moody (R-FL) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced May 21, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a fast-track deportation process for non-citizens whom the Department of Homeland Security determines are gang members, supporters of designated terrorist organizations, or have been convicted of serious crimes (felonies, assault on police, sexual offenses, domestic violence, stalking, crimes against children, or violations of protection orders). These individuals would face mandatory detention and expedited removal without eligibility for withholding of removal protections, with a narrow exception carved out for children under 16, pregnant women, elderly persons, and those with severe disabilities.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is a procedural acceleration of deportation for a defined class of non-citizens with criminal convictions or terrorist ties. It is straightforward immigration enforcement legislation, not a hidden rider or concealment.
What the text implies
- The bill strips withholding-of-removal protections for all listed categories, meaning individuals facing torture or persecution in their home countries may be deported without humanitarian review, even if they would qualify under international law.
- The definition of 'specified crimes' includes ALL felonies, not just violent or immigration-related ones, potentially capturing non-violent drug offenders, white-collar criminals, and others whose removal may not serve public safety.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
private detention contractors; immigration enforcement agencies (budget expansion)