New Immigration Bill Puts Green Card Holders at Risk of Deportation for DUI Offense

Green card holders in the US may face deportation under a new immigration bill passed by the House of Representatives, which would also bar foreigners convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) from entering the country. The bill aims to strengthen immigration laws and prevent foreigners from entering or staying in the US if they have a history of reckless driving. The legislation has sparked concerns among the foreign community in the US, where nearly 13 million green card holders reside.

Key Takeaways:

• The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the immediate deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses.
• Green card holders, who are lawful permanent residents of the US, could face detention and removal if convicted of a DUI offense, even if it is classified as a misdemeanor.
• The bill would create a new ground of removability for foreigners with DUI convictions, making them deportable.
• The term "driving under the influence" (DUI) includes all state and federal impaired-driving offenses, excluding lesser included offenses such as negligent driving.
• The bill is titled "Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025" and was introduced by Representative Barry Moore.
• The bill has sparked concerns among the foreign community in the US, where nearly 13 million green card holders reside, including those who are eligible to become citizens.

Statistics:

• 13 million green card holders are in the United States.
• 9 million green card holders are eligible to become citizens.
• 20 years was the prison sentence given to Freddie DeLeon Perez, an illegal foreigner, for crashing into a motorcycle and killing two people.

Sources:

• [Source 1 - IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.]
• [Source 2 - Contify.com]