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House Passes H.R. 7909 to Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Offenses; 158 Democrats Oppose

Sep 18, 2024, 11:20 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 immigrants convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violation of a protection order. This legislation aims to close existing loopholes in the law and ensure that such offenders are not allowed to remain in the country. Despite bipartisan support, 158 House Democrats voted against the bill, sparking criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue that the measure is essential for protecting women and children from preventable crimes committed by illegal immigrants. The bill passed the House Floor, and it comes in the context of 52,058 arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds, including those convicted of domestic violence.