H.R.875 - Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 875, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to make aliens convicted of or who have committed DUI offenses inadmissible to the U.S. and deportable. It broadens the scope to include those who admit to committing acts that constitute the essential elements of a DUI offense.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would lead to stricter immigration enforcement regarding DUI offenses. This could result in an increased number of deportations and denials of entry based on DUI-related incidents. The law would apply regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
Potential Benefits
- Increased public safety by removing individuals who have demonstrated a disregard for traffic laws and public safety.
- Potential reduction in DUI-related incidents involving aliens.
- Alignment with the goal of protecting communities from the dangers of impaired driving.
- Strengthened enforcement of immigration laws.
- Potential deterrent effect on DUI offenses among the alien population.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for disproportionate impact on certain communities.
- Possible strain on immigration courts and enforcement resources.
- Risk of separating families if the deportable individual is a primary caregiver or family member.
- Could lead to increased racial profiling or discrimination in DUI enforcement.
- May not address the root causes of DUI offenses.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the federal government's power to regulate immigration, as outlined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. The Fifth Amendment's due process clause applies to all persons within the United States, including aliens, ensuring fair procedures in deportation proceedings. The Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment is also relevant, though unlikely to be directly implicated by this legislation.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).