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H.R. 85: 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.
Quick Facts
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5)
Congress: 118th
Date Introduced: January 9, 2023
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (January 9, 2023)
Bill Summary
This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.