The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 875, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, on June 26, 2025, with a vote of 246-160. This bipartisan bill mandates the immediate deportation of non-citizens convicted of DUI or DWI offenses, regardless of the severity or date of the offense. The bill is currently awaiting a vote in the Senate.
Key Details:
- Vote Outcome: H.R. 875 passed the House 246-160 on June 26, 2025.
- Current Status: Awaiting Senate floor vote as of April 2026.
- Deportation Triggers: Any DUI conviction, including those from decades ago, will trigger deportation proceedings.
- Affected Groups: Green card holders, visa workers, students, and undocumented immigrants are all at risk under this legislation.
If enacted, this law would significantly alter the current immigration landscape, as a single DUI conviction is not typically grounds for deportation under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill’s implications could lead to the removal of individuals based on past offenses with limited avenues for appeal.
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Source: r/h1b