Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- 2021-03-08Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-08Introduced in House
- 2021-03-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-08 (00)
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues.
Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes.
An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States.
Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.
Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.
Cosponsors (5)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
Subjects
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Immigration status and procedures
- Visas and passports
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