To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Updated: February 16th, 2023, 2:43 pm

Published Date:  

2023-01-09 (All day)

Public Description:  

H.R. 85 would grant jurisdiction over immigration cases brought by aliens challenging removal or other action under the Immigration and Nationality Act exclusively to the D.C. District Court - allowing the development of immigration expertise in a single court.

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

Bill Number:  

H.R. 85

Chamber:  

House

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