This bill focuses on immigration and people linked to criminal gangs. It would change U.S. immigration law to address “aliens associated with criminal gangs,” and includes a section that sets up how the government can officially label a group as a “criminal gang” for immigration purposes. The bill is titled the “Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act,” signaling that its aim is to deal with immigration consequences for those connected to such groups.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Noncitizens with ties to criminal gangs.
• What changes: The immigration law would be amended, including a process to designate “criminal gangs,” which would then be used in immigration decisions for people linked to those groups.
• When: Would take effect if enacted into law.