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House Passes H.R. 30 to Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Crimes; 145 Democrats Oppose

Jan 16, 2025, 04:38 PM

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 30), authored by Representative Nancy Mace. The bill aims to make illegal immigrants who commit sex offenses or acts of domestic violence inadmissible and deportable. The legislation passed with bipartisan support in a vote of 274 to 145, with all Republicans and some Democrats voting in favor, while 145 Democrats opposed it. Rep. Mace stated, "Our bill makes it very clear, and if an illegal alien commits a sex crime or an act of domestic violence, they are inadmissible and deportable." Supporters emphasized the need to protect women and children from violent crimes by illegal immigrants, citing concerns over border security and public safety.