Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding inadmissibility and deportability related to squatting.
Introduces the “Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act” or the “SHIELD Act”.
Adds a provision to make any alien inadmissible if they have been convicted of, admit to committing, or admit to acts constituting the essential elements of trespass, regardless of the offense’s classification as a misdemeanor or felony.
Applies the same criteria for determining deportability of an alien, focusing on convictions, admissions of guilt, or admissions of acts constituting the essential elements of trespass.
Defines trespass according to the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts occurred, without regard to the classification under Federal, State, tribal, or local law.
