Criminal Aliens | Center for Immigration Studies

"Preventing the admission of criminals has long been a concern to the public and policy makers. Even in the colonial period, there were laws against the arrival of criminals. Laws barring admission to the United States for those who have committed certain crimes remain in force today."

- Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at CIS

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Beyond Recalcitrant: Laos Incurs a Second Round of Visa Sanctions

Will other nations that also refuse to take their citizens back be next?

Topics: Criminal Aliens

Judges Pick and Choose among Federal Laws

Topics: Criminal Aliens, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Amnesty Provision in Democrats' Wuhan Coronavirus Bill

Section 191203: 'The Alien Murderer, Rapist, Child Sex Offender, Trafficker, and Abuser Deferred Action and Full-Employment Act'

Topics: Health Care, Politics, Amnesty and Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Criminal Aliens

D.C. District Court Says Marshals Service Lacks Authority to Comply with an ICE Detainer

Sets up higher court showdown on ICE's detainer authority

Topics: Criminal Aliens, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Judge Orders Back into Custody Aliens Previously Released Due to Wuhan Coronavirus Fears

Immigration detention facilities safe — but will the would-be detainees show up?

Topics: Health Care, Criminal Aliens

The Nation Shows Facts No Longer Matter in Immigration Debate

Topics: Supreme Court Decisions on Immigration Policy, Media Coverage of Immigration Policy, Criminal Aliens

Biden Threatens ICE Officers for Doing Their Jobs

27 drunk-driving deaths a day are no big deal?

Topics: Politics, Criminal Aliens

The 'New Way Forward Act': A Roadmap for Immigration under Democratic Control

Legislation for those who don't think there are enough criminals in the United States already

Topics: Politics, Sanctuary Cities, Criminal Aliens

Peru Creates Task Force to Curb Rise in Venezuelan Migrant Crime

Topics: Criminal Aliens

Alien Rapes 92-Year-Old after ICE Detainer Was Ignored

Does New York have a "Death Wish"?

Topics: Sanctuary Cities, New York, Criminal Aliens