With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.
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Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help
The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.
With large Democratic support, Senate expands bill that could deport immigrants without due process
A change passed Wednesday mandates the federal detention of any undocumented migrant accused of assaulting a cop
Full List of Democrats Who Voted To Pass Laken Riley Act
Forty-six Democrats crossed party lines in voting to pass a bill requiring undocumented immigrants arrested for violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.
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U.S. Senate Passes Law Mandating Detention and Deportation of Illegals Charged With Theft and Assault
The bill includes provisions introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) mandating the detention of individuals charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily harm. An amendment by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) adds mandatory detention for those who assault law enforcement officers.
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Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature on his 3rd day in office
The U.S. House Wednesday passed legislation that greatly expands mandatory detention requirements of immigrants charged and arrested on petty crimes, among other crimes. In a 263-156 vote, 46 House Democrats voted with Republicans to send the bill,
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
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With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
John Cornyn, in a call from Washington with Texas ... The legislation is named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was killed by a Venezuelan immigrant, who entered the U.S. illegally ...
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With large Democratic support, Senate expands bill that could deport immigrants without due process
John Cornyn, R-Texas, would also require ICE to ... The legislation, named after a Georgia college student who was murdered by a Venezuelan migrant who was previously arrested and then paroled ...
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CORNYN: Senate must confirm John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner and Brooke Rollins
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Jury Seated in Glynn County Trial of Ex-Prosecutor Accused of Shielding Ahmaud Arbery's Killers
Senior Judge John R. Turner seated the jury at Glynn County courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia, a week after jury selection began. It was delayed by the rare winter storm that left the coastal community coated in snow and ice.
Democrats threaten war with Trump as his federal funding pause sparks panic throughout the country
Democrats blasted President Trump's move to freeze federal grants and loans as 'unconstitutional' as the move sparked confusion for funding across the country.