Bill118th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2023Law
H.R. 85
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2023)
This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
What just happenedJan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2023
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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