H.R.1714 - Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1714, the "Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress. This report will detail crimes committed by individuals granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act, including those paroled under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. The report must be submitted within 60 days of the Act's enactment.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect will be the creation and submission of a report to Congress. This report aims to provide data on crimes committed by certain non-citizens. The long-term effect could be changes to immigration policies and parole processes based on the report's findings.
Potential Benefits
- Provides data to Congress for informed decision-making on immigration policy.
- Enhances transparency regarding the criminal activities of paroled individuals.
- Potentially improves public safety by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in the parole system.
- May lead to more effective allocation of resources for law enforcement and border security.
- Could help to refine the criteria for granting parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May contribute to negative stereotypes and stigmatization of immigrant communities.
- Could lead to discriminatory policies based on nationality or immigration status.
- The report's findings may be used to justify stricter immigration enforcement measures, potentially separating families.
- The cost of compiling the report may divert resources from other important homeland security priorities.
- The report may not accurately reflect the overall contributions of immigrants to society.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill's requirement for a report from the Secretary of Homeland Security to Congress aligns with Congress's oversight role as defined in Article I, Section 1, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or protections. However, the potential for discriminatory application of policies based on the report's findings could raise concerns under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).