Dozens of House Democrats joined Republican colleagues in passing on Thursday a bill mandating the deportation or denial of entry into the United States for immigrants with uncertain status who are convicted of or admit to committing sex crimes or domestic violence. The legislation was approved by a bipartisan majority of 274 to 145, with 61 Democrats joining all Republicans in support of the bill.
This initiative is part of a broader Republican-led push on immigration enforcement. It expands the scope of deportable offenses to include stalking, child abuse, and violations of protection orders. It aligns with the domestic violence definitions established in the Violence Against Women Act, which includes non-criminal forms of abuse.
