HR. 57In Committee
Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit release of many asylum seekers while cases are pending, expand expedited removal, and tighten the credible fear standard for avoiding removal
Key points
- Prohibit release of asylum seekers
- Modify credible fear standard
- Expand expedited removal eligibility
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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