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Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act

USA116th CongressS-4011| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act This bill temporarily limits certain immigration enforcement activities during public health emergencies. During a public health emergency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall, with certain exceptions, suspend all immigration enforcement activities including (1) removals of noncitizens, (2) arrests and apprehensions of noncitizens, and (3) required check-ins by certain noncitizens with immigration enforcement officials. DHS may carry out an enforcement activity if there is credible and individualized evidence that the noncitizen is a threat to another person or the community. During a public health emergency, DHS shall, with certain exceptions, parole a noncitizen into the United States if the noncitizen was (1) denied admission at a port of entry, or (2) apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 14 days of entering the United States without authorization. DHS is not required to parole such a noncitizen if there is credible and individualized evidence that the noncitizen is a threat to another person or the community. During this time, the Department of Justice shall (1) suspend all in-person immigration court proceedings, (2) allow for electronic appearances in and the electronic submission of documents for custody proceedings for detained individuals, and (3) suspend deadlines related to various immigration proceedings. DHS may not use federal funds to expel certain noncitizens using legal authority related to the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7569
Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7569
    Introduced in House

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7569: Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHuman rightsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesJudicial procedure and administrationRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act

USA116th CongressS-4011| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2020
Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act This bill temporarily limits certain immigration enforcement activities during public health emergencies. During a public health emergency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall, with certain exceptions, suspend all immigration enforcement activities including (1) removals of noncitizens, (2) arrests and apprehensions of noncitizens, and (3) required check-ins by certain noncitizens with immigration enforcement officials. DHS may carry out an enforcement activity if there is credible and individualized evidence that the noncitizen is a threat to another person or the community. During a public health emergency, DHS shall, with certain exceptions, parole a noncitizen into the United States if the noncitizen was (1) denied admission at a port of entry, or (2) apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 14 days of entering the United States without authorization. DHS is not required to parole such a noncitizen if there is credible and individualized evidence that the noncitizen is a threat to another person or the community. During this time, the Department of Justice shall (1) suspend all in-person immigration court proceedings, (2) allow for electronic appearances in and the electronic submission of documents for custody proceedings for detained individuals, and (3) suspend deadlines related to various immigration proceedings. DHS may not use federal funds to expel certain noncitizens using legal authority related to the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7569
Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7569
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7569: Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHuman rightsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesJudicial procedure and administrationRefugees, asylum, displaced persons