House Passes H.R. 7909 Mandating Deportation of Illegal Aliens Convicted of Sex Offenses; 158 Democrats Oppose

Sep 18, 2024, 11:10 PM

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which mandates the immediate deportation of illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence. The bill aims to close existing loopholes in the law to ensure that such offenders are not allowed to remain in the United States. Despite bipartisan support, 158 House Democrats voted against the legislation. Proponents, including Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. McClintock, argue that the bill is necessary to protect women and children from preventable crimes committed by illegal immigrants with violent records. There have been 52,058 arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds, including those convicted of domestic violence.