This bill would change immigration law so that people who are not U.S. citizens can be kept out of the country or removed if they have offenses for driving while drunk or drug-impaired. To deny entry, the government could rely on a conviction or on the person admitting they did the acts that make up the offense. To deport someone, a conviction would be required. It covers alcohol and drug DUIs, uses the definitions of the place where the offense happened, and applies whether the offense is labeled a misdemeanor or a felony under federal, state, tribal, or local law.

Key points

• Who is affected: Non-U.S. nationals with DUI or DWI-type offenses.
• What changes: DUI or DWI becomes a reason to deny entry or deport someone. Entry can be denied for a conviction or an admitted act; deportation requires a conviction.
• How it’s defined: Uses local law where the offense occurred; includes alcohol or drug impairment; misdemeanor vs. felony doesn’t matter.
• When: The documents provided do not state an effective date.