House Passes Bill to Ban Hamas Terrorists; Tlaib and Bush Vote Against

The 'No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act' aims to strengthen U.S. security by barring terrorists, amidst criticism from some Democrats over redundancy and political motivations.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Cori Bush voted against the 'No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act', which passed the House with a 422-2 vote.
The bill aims to bar individuals involved in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel from entering the U.S., expanding existing bans on members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the PLO.
Tlaib and Bush argue the bill is redundant, as current laws already prohibit terrorists from entering the U.S., and criticize it as a GOP messaging tool to incite hate.
Critics of Tlaib and Bush's votes argue that opposing the bill aligns with pro-Hamas sentiments and undermines U.S. security.
The debate over the bill highlights deep divisions within the Democratic Party regarding Israel and immigration policies.