BE GONE Act

This legislation would add sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the list of serious crimes that trigger faster deportation for noncitizens under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In short, if a noncitizen is convicted of these crimes, immigration authorities could remove them from the United States more quickly because the crimes would count as “aggravated felonies” under federal immigration law.

Key points

• Who is affected: Noncitizens convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual violence; their families and communities; immigration courts and enforcement agencies.
• What changes: These crimes would be added to the “aggravated felony” list in immigration law, which can speed up removal after a conviction.
• Why it matters: Labeling these offenses as aggravated felonies can limit appeals in immigration court and lead to quicker deportations, aiming to remove offenders sooner.