The US House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would make undocumented immigrants convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence deportable. The bill, known as the Laken Riley Act, passed with bipartisan support but faced criticism from some Democrats who expressed concerns about its potential impact on victims of crime.
The US House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday by a 274-145 vote that seeks to make immigrants without permanent legal status who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable. The bill, known as the Laken Riley Act, was one of the priorities of the 119th Congress as it continues to focus on immigration restrictions days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
The legislation, which previously stalled in the Democrat-controlled Senate, was a focal point for debate, attracting support from both sides of the aisle. One of the bill's strongest supporters was billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk, who called for lawmakers who voted against the measure to lose their House seats. He urged his followers on X to expose those who opposed the law and wanted to keep convicted sex offenders who are in the country illegally in America. All 145 votes against the measure were cast by Democrats. However, notable Democrats who broke from their party on this legislation included Reps. Sarah McBride (D, Del.), Ro Khanna (D, Calif.-17), and Brendan Boyle (D, PA-02). The 61 Democrats who supported the legislation is a marked increase from the 51 who backed it in the last Congress. However, some lawmakers who had reservations about the bill expressed concerns that it might create an unintended chilling effect for victims who fear deportation if they report a crime. Rep. Dave Min (D, Calif.-47) argued that the bill empowers rapists and criminals, putting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including those who are in this country legally, at risk. He stated that instead of protecting the vulnerable, the bill will enact horrific consequences on survivors. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), the bill's sponsor, countered that keeping criminal illegal aliens out of the country and off the streets is common sense. She emphasized that women should be able to walk down the street without fear and families should feel safe in their own neighborhoods
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