Crackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration

Crackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power
A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position themselves on immigration, with some already shifting to the right.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
U.S. Senate clears hurdle on bill to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes
The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
Dozens of Democrats Join Republicans In Passing Bill To Deport Immigrants Convicted Of Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence
Dozens of House Democrats joined Republican colleagues in passing on Thursday a bill mandating the deportation or denial of entry into the United States for immigrants with uncertain status who are convicted of or admit to committing sex crimes or domestic violence.
In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears
Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of ...
State report highlights petition fraud as Florida Gov. DeSantis seeks crackdown
The report comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to pass new laws restricting petitions to put amendments on the ballot.
Trump's immigration crackdown in focus at Homeland secretary confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown will be in the spotlight during a U.S. Senate confirmation ...
The curious crackdown on Hamas by Palestinians – and what it means for Gaza’s future
The city of Jenin in the northern West Bank has been a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades.
Pureval on Trump immigration crackdown: Cincinnati won't pick 'political fights'
Democrat Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said this is no time to be "picking political fights." So the city will follow any ...
Arrests made after Jersey drink-driving crackdown
Seven drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in Jersey during December. Officers along with honorary police ...
NYC Council pushing lobbying ban on mayor’s office staffers — but excludes itself from crackdown
The City Council is poised to pass legislation that extends lobbying restrictions to cover more power brokers in the Mayor’s ...
South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from ...
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Block, Inc. Settles for $80 Million Amid Nationwide Crackdown on Bank Secrecy Act Violations
Block, Inc. faces a joint crackdown by the DCCA and 47 states for BSA/AML violations, incurring an $80 million penalty and ...
Promised crackdown fails: Few jailed for Hurricane Beryl burglaries
After Hurricane Beryl, only 4 of 57 burglary defendants were imprisoned, despite promises of harsher penalties. This leniency ...