Rep. Mark Harris fights to stop criminals from gaining asylum
WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of lawmakers in introducing the No Asylum for Criminals Act – a bill that would prohibit foreign criminals from gaining asylum in the United States.
Representative Harris said, “Asylum should be reserved for individuals who need it because of persecution – not granted to violent criminals. After the Biden administration abused the law to intentionally let illegal aliens in our country, it's clear we need to strengthen asylum law. Allowing convicted felons to enter the U.S. not only risks the safety of American citizens, but it also risks the safety of other asylum seekers and adds to the backlog of claims. That’s why I introduced the No Asylum for Criminals Act to end the abuse of our asylum laws and restore integrity of our immigration system. We must send a clear message: America is not a refuge for the world's violent criminals.”
Under this legislation, those who have been convicted of a crime in a foreign country will be prohibited from gaining asylum.
Co-sponsors include: Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01), Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Rep. Keith Self (TX-03), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05).
Supporting organizations include: Immigration Accountability Project
Read the full piece of legislation here.
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