Seven Florida Democratic representatives are being criticized by GOP counterparts after voting against the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, a bill proposed by South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace (R) which looks to deport undocumented immigrants convicted of sex crimes or domestic violence.
The legislation, which passed the U.S. House in September with bipartisan support (215 Republicans and 51 Democrats vote in favor) also makes individuals convicted of or admitting to such crimes ineligible to remain in the United States.
