For many immigrant families in Georgia, life in the U.S. represents safety, stability, and a future worth fighting for. But a new bill passed by the House of Representatives could change that—fast.
H.R. 875, officially titled the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, passed on June 26. If it becomes law, the consequences of a DUI conviction for non-citizens—whether green card holders, visa holders, or undocumented individuals—would become far more severe.
Right now, a single DUI isn’t usually grounds for deportation or being denied entry to the U.S.
That would change.
Here’s what the bill proposes:
If a non-citizen is convicted of DUI or even admits to it—whether alcohol or drug-related—they could be:
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Permanently denied entry into the U.S.
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Deported, even if they’ve lived here for years or if it was their only offense.
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Held without bond while they await deportation proceedings.
That means one mistake—sometimes years in the past—could now lead to life-altering consequences.
At Willis Law Firm, we understand the fear and confusion this brings. You’re not just fighting to stay in this country—you’re fighting to keep your family together, your job, your home, your life.
This bill hasn’t become law yet. It still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the President. But if you or someone you love is a non-citizen with any DUI history—now is the time to act.
Our team can help.
We guide Georgia families through tough immigration cases every day. We’ll review your history, explain what this bill could mean for you, and outline your options clearly and simply.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s face this together—with a plan.
Call Willis Law Firm today. One call could protect everything.
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I have a DUI that was reduced to a careless driving because my other lawyer Minneapolis argued that I was not properly informed of the consequences of pleading guilty. Am I still at risk and is there anything I can do about it this was back in November of 2017.