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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Trump’s other victory: How he shifted the conversation on immigration

On Friday, the Senate voted to advance the Laken Riley Act, legislation that would allow for the deportation of migrants who are arrested for theft, burglary, or shoplifting. The biggest surprise? Ten Democrats joined along.

That vote came after 48 Democrats joined Republicans in the House of Representatives to advance the bill, despite civil rights groups warning that the legislation could grease the skids for Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation push.

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