Revision of Alien Exclusion Act of 1987
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 6, 1987)
Revision of Alien Exclusion Act of 1987 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the provision excluding an alien from U.S. entry based on ideological belief or membership in a proscribed organization.
Prohibits the exclusion of an alien based on national security or foreign policy reasons unless the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, first applies for and receives approval for such exclusion from the special court established by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Provides for review if such application is denied, and admission if such denial is affirmed.
Provides a private right of action for a person who intended to communicate with an alien denied entry on such grounds.
What just happenedFeb 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 9, 1987Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.
Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee - Jan 6, 1987IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 6, 1987IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate