WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly moved in line with his plans to crackdown on illegal immigration.

I am not sure what this bill actually changes. Do we not already detain anyone accused of theft or violent crimes? How would them being an unauthorized migrant even be a known factor unless they have already been detained?

It will certainly embolden some people to snitch, which is likely the intention.

  • @FiremanEdsRevenge
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    3311 days ago

    A good chunk of Democrats voted with the GOP. Friendly reminder that just because they are Democrats doesn’t mean they are on our side.

    • @ProIsh
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      410 days ago

      Get ready for these people constantly saying “this is why all of it is democrats fault!” After every shit ball on Rs agenda.

      • Zombie-Mantis
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        910 days ago

        Tbf they’re the party that managed to lose to Trump. Twice. In a sense, their wilful incompetence is why we’re in this situation. Fascism only succeeds where Liberalism fails.

        • @WhatAmLemmy
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          410 days ago

          Don’t you know? It’s not that the Democrats are out of touch and only offer corporate-whore-lite.

          It’s because the voters are all wrong!