H.R. 2685: Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2025

This bill is called the "Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2025." Its primary purpose is to prohibit the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from accepting certain types of immigration-related warrants as valid forms of identification at airport security checkpoints.

Key Provisions

• Prohibition of Certain Documents: The TSA cannot accept specific Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) documents as valid proof of identity. These prohibited documents include:
  • ICE Form I-200: Warrant for Arrest of Alien
  • ICE Form I-205: Warrant of Removal/Deportation
• Exception for Certain Aliens: There is an exception to this prohibition. If an alien is undergoing removal from the United States in compliance with immigration laws, these warrants can still be used as identification at checkpoints.

The overall intent of the bill is to clarify what types of identification are acceptable at aviation security checkpoints, particularly in relation to immigration enforcement documents, in order to enhance security and ensure that individuals traveling by air are using valid forms of ID.

Impact on Enforcement Procedures

The bill aims to streamline and simplify the identification process at airports by clearly delineating which documents can and cannot be used at security checkpoints. This may have implications for how immigration enforcement is conducted in conjunction with air travel.

Implementation

If passed, the TSA would need to update its policies to align with the new requirements set forth by this legislation. This may involve training personnel, updating operational protocols, and communicating changes to the public regarding acceptable forms of identification.

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