Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025

Overview: HR 6057, the "Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025", was introduced in the House on November 17, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to clarify and strengthen the process for removing criminal aliens from the United States. It seeks to address concerns about individuals with criminal convictions remaining in the country.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Homeland Security to take into custody any alien convicted of an aggravated felony upon their release from incarceration
- Mandates the initiation of removal proceedings against such criminal aliens within 90 days of taking them into custody
- Eliminates the ability of criminal aliens to appeal their removal orders, with limited exceptions
- Directs the Attorney General to ensure the prompt execution of final orders of removal against criminal aliens

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions, as well as the federal agencies responsible for their detention and removal. It could lead to the expedited deportation of a larger number of criminal aliens.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further consideration and potential action by Congress.