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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4471
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 20, 2010
Mr. Smith of Texas (for himself and Mr. Hoekstra) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To clarify that revocation of an alien’s visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review.
Judicial review of visa revocations
In general
Section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1201(i)) is amended by striking the final sentence and inserting the
following: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section
2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and
sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, a revocation under this subsection may
not be reviewed by any court, and no court shall have jurisdiction to hear any
claim arising from, or any challenge to, such a revocation.
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Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to revocations under section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(i)) occurring before, on, or after such date.