Keeping Families Together Act of 2005

The Keeping Families Together Act of 2005 (H.R. 2865) proposed significant changes to immigration enforcement laws by rolling back several restrictive measures enacted in 1996. The bill sought to narrow the definition of an "aggravated felony," which would have reduced the number of legal residents subject to mandatory deportation for certain past offenses. Additionally, it aimed to restore judicial discretion in deportation cases and create a process for individuals previously removed under the older rules to apply for legal relief or return to the United States.