To make aliens convicted of DUIs inadmissible and deportable

Jun 27, 2025

Summary

Amends immigration law to make non-citizens who drive while intoxicated or impaired inadmissible to and deportable from the United States.

What problem does this solve?

Current immigration law does not always consider a single DUI a reason to deny entry or remove a non-citizen from the country. This bill makes any offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired a clear reason for inadmissibility and deportation.

What does this bill do?

Makes DUI offenders inadmissible

Prevents any non-citizen from entering the U.S. if they have been convicted of, or admit to, driving while intoxicated or impaired. This applies whether the offense is a misdemeanor or a felony.

Makes DUI offenders deportable

Makes any non-citizen who has been convicted of driving while intoxicated or impaired subject to deportation from the U.S. This applies whether the conviction is for a misdemeanor or a felony.

Who does this affect?

Non-citizens living in the U.S.
Individuals seeking to immigrate to or visit the U.S.

What is the real world impact?

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Enhances public safety

Aims to prevent tragedies by ensuring non-citizens who drive drunk are removed from the country and barred from entry, holding them accountable for dangerous behavior.

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Creates stricter penalties for non-citizens

Subjects non-citizens to deportation for a single offense that is often a misdemeanor for citizens. This could lead to family separation over one mistake, regardless of a person's ties to the community.

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Broadens the definition of a deportable offense

Applies to driving while 'impaired,' a term that varies by state, and includes admitting to the act without a conviction. This could allow for deportation without a formal court finding of guilt.

When does this start?

This bill would take effect as soon as it is signed into law.