How S 1007 changes current law

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The bill requires written notice of removal proceedings for certain aliens before they can be granted parole or released from detention, and specifies consequences for failing to attend those proceedings.

• 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)

  (4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- (A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and (B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.

  This addition mandates that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being released from detention.

• 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)

  Any alien → (i) Removal.--Any alien

  This change clarifies the provision regarding removals of aliens.

• 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)

  the Service → U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  This change specifies the agency responsible for enforcing this provision.

• 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)

  (ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- (I) the alien's parole; (II) deferred action; (III) temporary protected status under section 244; (IV) any other immigration status; and (V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).

  This addition stipulates that not attending the hearing will have severe immigration consequences for the alien.