SAMDT 8 — To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.

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JAN 20, 2025

“Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.”

what this changes

This amendment adds crimes that cause death or serious injury to the list of offenses that require the government to detain certain non-citizens. It ensures that individuals who are in the country illegally and commit violent acts cannot be released from custody while their cases are pending.

WHY IT MATTERS

The underlying bill focused heavily on property crimes like shoplifting; this amendment ensures that the most violent offenses are also covered by the mandatory detention rules, leaving less discretion for immigration officials to release these individuals.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This directly affects non-citizens who are considered 'inadmissible' (such as those who entered without a visa) and are subsequently charged with or convicted of violent crimes.

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Includes violent crimes

It ensures that crimes resulting in death or serious injury are treated with the same or greater detention requirements as the property crimes originally listed in the bill.

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Removes official discretion

By making detention 'mandatory,' it prevents immigration authorities from releasing individuals on bond or parole if they meet these criminal criteria.

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Strong bipartisan support

The 75-24 vote indicates that many members from both parties agreed that violent crimes should be explicitly included in this enforcement measure.

GLOSSARY

Mandatory detention: A legal requirement that the government keep a person in custody without the possibility of being released on bail or bond.
Inadmissible alien: A non-citizen who, under law, is not eligible to be admitted to the United States or has entered the country without legal permission.

Official sources

SAMDT 8 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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JAN 20, 25

Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.

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JAN 20, 25

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S250)

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JAN 20, 25

Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.

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JAN 20, 25

Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.

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To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.

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To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.

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