S 3093 · 95th Congress · Immigration

A bill to provide for the seizure, forfeiture, and disposition of vehicles used to illegally transport persons into the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-05-17· Sponsored by Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-10-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft used to illegally transport aliens into the United States. Sets forth exceptions to such authority, including a vessel, vehicle, or aircraft used as a common carrier unless the owner or other person in charge was at the time of the alleged illegal act a consenting party or privy thereto. Provides for such seizure without a warrant if incident to an arrest, or if the Attorney General has probable cause to believe such illegal transport occurred.…

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Cosponsors (2)

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