The bill was introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton Wednesday.
Sen. Tom Cotton , R-Ark., speaks during a confirmation hearing for then-Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. The “No Visas for Violent Criminals Act” would deport non-citizens convicted of a crime while protesting. Cosponsoring the measure are Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., also introduced a companion bill in the House.
Language in the bill says a non-citizen offender would immediately lose their visa if convicted of a crime. It would also set a 60-day deadline for the individual to be deported. The Biden administration’s inaction against pro-Hamas mobs has only emboldened these extremists,” Sen. Cotton said. “Our legislation makes clear that a green card does not give individuals the right to break our laws in support of anti-Semitic views.”
The proposal comes one day after anti-Israel demonstrations took to the streets of Washington, D.C., in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against protesters who burned the American flag.. “That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way.”“Now, people will say ‘oh, it’s unconstitutional,’” Trump said.
Non-Citizen Deported Convicted Protesters Crimes Sen. Tom Cotton Legislation
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sen. Tuberville, Sen. Britt react to Biden leaving presidential raceAlabama lawmakers are sharing their reactions to Biden’s announcement.
Read more »
Sen. Cory Booker vows to lead expulsion if Sen. Bob Menendez doesn't resignPressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
Read more »
Curtis wins GOP primary in race to replace Sen. Mitt RomneyAfter 3 decades spent in the sunny (and humid) South Florida media world, Jeff has traveled to across the country to partake in the delights of The Beehive State.
Read more »
Watch Live: Sen. Steve Daines on the Plan for the GOP to Retake the SenateSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Says His Democrat-Flaming RNC Rant Was the ‘Wrong Speech’Ron Johnson had an amazing explanation for why he ended up giving a speech that he hadn’t intended to deliver.
Read more »
Trump picks Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mateTrump picks Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate
Read more »