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Federal Public Benefit

Aid or services provided by the U.S. government, such as welfare, food assistance (food stamps), housing support, Medicaid (health insurance for low-income individuals), and federal student financial aid.

Noncitizen

Any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States, including legal permanent residents, temporary visa holders, asylum seekers, and individuals without legal immigration status.

Denaturalization

The legal process by which a naturalized U.S. citizen has their citizenship revoked, typically due to fraud in their naturalization application or, under this bill, for specific post-naturalization actions.

Expedited Removal

A process that allows immigration officers to quickly deport non-citizens without a hearing before an immigration judge, typically applied to those apprehended shortly after entering the U.S. without permission. This bill expands its scope.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

A temporary immigration benefit granted by the U.S. to eligible nationals of certain countries designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security due to conditions that prevent their safe return, such as armed conflict or natural disasters.

Credible Fear of Persecution

A legal standard used in asylum cases where a non-citizen expresses a fear of returning to their home country due to persecution, which, if found credible, allows them to pursue an asylum claim.