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

Sep 18, 2024, 11:18 PM

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, aimed at deporting illegal immigrants convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, and other violent crimes against women and children. The bill, which seeks to close loopholes in existing laws, received bipartisan support but faced opposition from 158 House Democrats. Proponents argue that the legislation is necessary to protect women and children from preventable crimes committed by illegal aliens. The bill passed the House Floor and mandates that such criminals be immediately removed from the country.