Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026

# Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 (HR 7608) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would provide deportation relief protections for Southeast Asian immigrants, though specific details about which groups would be protected and what form that relief would take are not available in the summary provided. The legislation appears designed to address immigration enforcement concerns affecting Southeast Asian communities in the United States. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect Southeast Asian immigrants and their families living in the U.S., potentially including both documented and undocumented individuals facing deportation proceedings. It could also impact immigration enforcement agencies and courts handling deportation cases. **Current Status** As of this summary, HR 7608 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the House of Representatives.

The bill was introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-28). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov, as the summary provided does not include those details.