The purpose of this legislation, known as the "No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025," is to change the rules regarding who can apply for asylum in the United States. Specifically, it aims to make individuals who have been convicted of any crime ineligible for asylum protection. The key provisions of this law include a clear definition of what constitutes a crime that would disqualify someone from seeking asylum. It specifies that anyone who has been finally convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be eligible for asylum.