House votes to deport migrants who harm women


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Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

The House of Representatives approved the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act on Thursday, despite the majority of Democratic members opposing the bill. This crucial immigration legislation aims to make illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable, according to the bill’s text. While 213 Republicans and 61 Democrats voted in favor, 145 Democrats voted against the proposed law.

Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina attributed the support from some Democrats to the lack of upcoming elections or an open-borders presidential candidate to defend, stating, “House GOP never wavered on our priorities to stand with women.”

The vote drew attention from influential figures like Elon Musk, who expressed his disapproval, tweeting, “Unconscionable that 145 elected representatives voted AGAINST deporting illegal migrant rapists!” Mace responded, “Can you believe they’d rather water down the definition of domestic violence to shield violent illegal aliens than expand protections to defend American women? It’s a disgusting betrayal of basic decency.”

Although Democrats predominantly opposed the bill, immigration laws like the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act have gained more traction compared to the previous Congress. The current bill garnered support from 61 Democrats, while a similar bill in the 118th Congress received votes from only 51 Democrats. The Laken Riley Act also saw an increase in Democratic support, with 48 votes in the 119th Congress compared to 37 in the 118th.

Immigration was a top priority for voters in the 2024 election, and the results seem to have prompted some Democrats to reconsider their stance on the issue following President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory.