House Passes Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants with Sex Crime Convictions

The bipartisan measure, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, aims to amend immigration laws to ensure deportation of those convicted of sex offenses and domestic violence.

The Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act passed the House with a 266-158 vote, including support from 51 Democrats.
The bill mandates deportation or inadmissibility for undocumented immigrants convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders.
Supporters argue the legislation is necessary to protect women and children from violent offenders who are in the country illegally.
Opponents claim the bill is redundant, fearmongers about immigrants, and could harm survivors of domestic violence who might be arrested along with their abusers.
The bill is part of a broader GOP effort to address immigration and border security issues ahead of the upcoming elections.