The purpose of this legislation, known as the "Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025," is to change the way asylum applicants are treated under U.S. immigration law. The main objective is to prevent the release of asylum seekers into the United States while their claims are being processed. Key provisions of the law include stricter rules on how asylum applicants are handled. It specifies that if an individual seeks asylum, they cannot be released into the U.S.