A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent the unauthorized entry into, and the transportation to and within, the United States of illegal aliens.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions regarding the bringing in and harboring of illegal aliens. Establishes criminal penalties for bringing an alien (regardless of status)into the country at other than a designated port of entry. Allows seizure of any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe it has been, is being, or is intended to be used in violation of this Act. Authorizes Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers to make arrests for violation of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 February 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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