Stop Importing Terrorism Act
The Stop Importing Terrorism Act proposes to remove a specific exception within the terrorism-related ground for inadmissibility in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). By repealing clause (ii) of section 212(a)(3)(B), the bill would eliminate a mechanism that allowed certain aliens to be admitted despite terrorism-related concerns. In addition, it provides that any alien who was admitted to the United States under that exception during January 20, 2021 through the date of enactment would be deportable once the bill becomes law. In short, the bill tightens entry controls by closing a loophole and then authorizes removal of those who were admitted under that loophole during the stated period. The overall goal appears to be reducing the risk associated with individuals admitted under the exception and preventing future admissions under that pathway. The bill does not create new categories of admissibility beyond repealing the exception; instead, it aims to ensure removal for those who benefited from the exception during the specified window.
Key Points
- 1Repeals clause (ii) of section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, removing the existing exception to the terrorism-related ground for inadmissibility.
- 2Individuals admitted under that exception are no longer protected by it and could be denied entry on terrorism-related grounds going forward.
- 3The bill creates a retroactive removal trigger: any alien who was admitted under that exception between January 20, 2021, and the date of enactment is deportable.
- 4The change applies to admissions made under the repealed exception, not to other terrorism-related grounds or other admission pathways.
- 5No new funding or enforcement mechanism is specified; removal would occur under existing immigration enforcement processes if the bill becomes law.