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AkFemDem

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2. Not sure if this is an all-inclusive list

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 03:05 PM

Jan 7

But this is what the article says- "The bill would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants charged with burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting, broadening the list of charges that would subject them to being held and potentially deported. "

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House Passes Bill to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes [View all] AkFemDem Jan 7 OP

Open season on abusive "interpretation..." hlthe2b Jan 7 #1

Not sure if this is an all-inclusive list AkFemDem Jan 7 #2

I have concerns with the wording- "charged" vs "convicted". AkFemDem Jan 7 #3

Previously: in the US you aren't a criminal until you've been found guilty of a crime. NotHardly Jan 7 #4

You're right. It [distinction] kind of went right by me. Der! electric_blue68 Jan 7 #7

If they are determined to be here illegally Unladen Swallow Jan 7 #8

Detained if charged? Dumpy Jan 7 #5

Who are the 48 Democrats that supported this in the House? Polybius Jan 7 #6

Here you go MichMan Jan 7 #9

Trumped up charges BidenRocks Jan 7 #10

Cops don't charge people, District Attorneys do. MichMan Jan 7 #12

So much for 'Innocent until PROVEN Guilty in a court of law". mackdaddy Jan 7 #11

It's another do nothing bill really jgmiller Jan 7 #13