Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made. Bismarck (attrib.)

We were warned, but we still pay more attention to the drama of messy process and neglect what may (or may not) be the delicious outcome. Here's a charcuterie taste test.

A quick (AI assisted summary) of the immigration provisions; blow-by-blow to follow.

The Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Immigration Related

1. Internal Relocation: Section 3203 of the document amends Section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It adds new criteria for asylum claims, specifying that an alien could avoid persecution by relocating to another location in their country of nationality or their country of last habitual residence.
2. Asylum Officer Clarification: Section 3204 amends Section 235(b)(1)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It clarifies that asylum interviews shall be conducted by employees of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and not law enforcement officers. Furthermore, the amendment emphasizes the use of non-adversarial techniques in asylum interviews.
3. Border Emergency Authority: Section 3301 establishes a border emergency authority under Chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This authority allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to respond to extraordinary migration circumstances, notwithstanding any other provision of law. The authority is subject to exceptions, including citizens or nationals of the United States, lawful permanent residents, unaccompanied alien children, and victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons.
4. Request for Assistance: The Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report detailing the types of support sought from the Department of Defense for border security operations and the operational impact of such requests.
5. Funding for Shelter and Services Program: Provisions in Sections 210 and 211 detail the eligibility for funding and the total amount provided under the headings of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for transfer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Shelter and Services Program.

Other

The bill also provides for additional appropriations for military and defense-related expenses in response to the situations in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It addresses military personnel funding, operation and maintenance expenses, and procurement of ammunition, aligning with the current geopolitical challenges. The Act designates the allocated amounts as emergency requirements pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Funding for military personnel is specified to remain available until December 31, 2024, to address urgent needs, while funding for ammunition is specified until September 30, 2026. The document also covers the procurement of ammunition, border security, and combating fentanyl indicating a comprehensive approach to national security concerns, demonstrating a legislative focus on addressing traditional and emerging security threats related to drug trafficking and border security.

Text sources

The Senate version of the full bill. This is an official government website.

For my version of only the immigration related features, which reduces the text by approximately 100 pages can be found on a commercial site.

CAUTION: THE SITE LINKED BELOW IS HOSTED IN SHANGHAI, CHINA operated by udpf.com. While I have found their software useful and have not experienced any issues, I am not a cyber-security expert. You should evaluate your own tolerance for the potential risks that might be entailed by accessing a site whose operator is subject to state control in China, potentially. You can find it below:

You've been warned.