House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes
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Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

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  • Flying Squid
    6•1 day ago

    I doubt you have looked into what that process entails or you wouldn’t be saying that. So how about we just legalize their presence and let them continue to do their jobs if they want to do them? They’re paying taxes and contributing to the economy.

    • @GrammarPolice
      -3•1 day ago

      I do think that the immigration processes need an overhaul, but this is one of the things i would describe as a necessary evil. I don’t think America (or any developed country for that matter) would fare well if they were to make immigration and citizenship attainment a very easy process.

      Would developed countries be able to control the potential security risks, increased labour markets, lower wages and housing scarcity that would occur as a result of massive migration from the third world? I personally don’t think so.

      • Flying Squid
        5•1 day ago

        No one said anything about citizenship. Don’t muddy the waters. This is about legal immigration status so that they can work.

        Would developed countries be able to control the potential security risks, increased labour markets, lower wages and housing scarcity that would occur as a result of massive migration from the third world? I personally don’t think so.

        These are people who are already here. Again, this is not what we are talking about.

        • @GrammarPolice
          2•1 day ago

          Fair enough. I might’ve misunderstood your argument a little there.