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House Passes H.R. 7909 to Deport Illegal Aliens Convicted of Sex Offenses, Domestic Violence; 158 Democrats Oppose

Sep 18, 2024, 08:27 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. The bill mandates the immediate deportation of illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence. The legislation was supported by Republican lawmakers, including RepNancyMace, RepRichHudson, RepKeithSelf, and RepMcClintock, who argue it is necessary to protect American women and children from criminal activities perpetrated by illegal immigrants. The bill faced opposition from 158 House Democrats who voted against it, raising concerns about its implications for immigration policy. RepNancyMace highlighted that 11 violent crimes were committed by illegal aliens.