Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

This proposal targets non-U.S. citizens involved in sexual assault. It would require federal authorities to hold (detain) certain individuals who are in the country unlawfully, misrepresented themselves, or lacked proper documents, if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to acts that make up a sexual assault offense . It would also make sexual assault a clear reason to deny someone entry to the United States and a reason to remove (deport) someone who is already here, if they are convicted or admit to the offense.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Noncitizens who are unlawfully present, misrepresented themselves, or lacked documents, and who are linked to sexual assault (charged, arrested, convicted, or admit to the acts) .
• What changes: Mandatory detention for that group; sexual assault convictions or admissions become specific grounds to block entry and to deport someone.
• When: The provided text does not state an effective date.