Posts - Bill - HR 1312 No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
house 02/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to update the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that individuals who have been convicted of a crime are not eligible for asylum in the United States, while allowing exceptions for certain political offenses committed outside the country. This proposal seeks to maintain the integrity and security of our asylum system.
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HR 1312 - No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
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moderate 02/13/2025
There's a line between safety and shutting doors indiscriminately.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Turning our back on rehabilitation is not the American way.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Seeking safety shouldn't depend on a spotless record.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Keeping criminals out protects American safety.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Asylum shouldn't be a get-out-of-jail-free card.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Asylum is about protecting lives, not punishing mistakes.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
If you break the law, you forfeit your right to seek refuge here.
moderate 02/13/2025
A one-size-fits-all approach misses the complexity of asylum cases.
moderate 02/13/2025
Balancing security with compassion takes nuance.