A majority of House Democrats this week voted against a bill that would impose new criminal penalties on illegal aliens who lead Border Patrol agents on dangerous high-speed chases.
On Tuesday, there were only 56 House Democrats. I participated The Raul Gonzalez Agent Safety Act, passed by 215 House Republicans, would protect illegal aliens and others who drive vehicles within 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border to evade Border Patrol agents. It establishes new criminal penalties.
“We appreciate the efforts of House Republicans to secure our lawless and chaotic border, protect our frontline men and women, and make our communities safer,” said Hector Garza, vice president of the National Border Patrol Council. I will.” Said In a statement.
The law is introduced The bill, by Rep. Jaune Siscomani (R-Ariz.), would establish new criminal penalties, including minimum prison terms, for those who cause death or serious injury to Border Patrol agents during high-speed chases near the border.
According to the law, illegal aliens convicted of crimes are ineligible to apply for asylum and will be deported from the United States.
A total of 154 House Democrats voted against the bill. That includes party leaders such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Katherine Clark (D-Mass.).
The bill is named after Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez Jr., a father of two children. killed In December 2022, he was led during a high-speed chase by a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border.
“In December 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr. was killed while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in a high-speed chase…The House of Representatives works side-by-side with every law enforcement officer working to secure our borders.” House Mike the chairman said. Johnson (R-Los Angeles) Said The passing of the bill.
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