To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that marijuana use, possession, and distribution may not be considered for determinations of whether a person is a person of good moral character, and for other purposes.
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues.
Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes.
An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States.
Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.
Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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