Overview

• House Republicans passed the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act in June, with many Democrats opposed, and the measure now awaits Senate action.
• The bill would amend immigration law to render noncitizens inadmissible and deportable for a single DUI, regardless of when it occurred or how it is classified under local law.
• The White House Office of Management and Budget endorsed the legislation and cited ICE figures showing more than 43,000 DUI-related arrests of noncitizens from 2018 to 2023.
• Legal advocates say the text could allow immigration penalties based on an admission of drinking and driving or cases with dropped charges, raising due‑process concerns.
• Community groups and attorneys report particular anxiety among lawful permanent residents and visa holders, including many from India, who fear old DUI records could jeopardize their status.