House Passes Bill to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Democratic critics argued that the provision was unconstitutional and would allow conservative state attorneys general to effectively dictate federal immigration policy.
49% : Those include bills to increase deportations, hold asylum applicants outside of the United States and strip federal funding from cities that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities.
48% : "This bill is more than just a piece of legislation; it's a return to common-sense American values," Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 Republican, told reporters on Tuesday.
14% : "Right now, ICE is unable to detain and deport the illegal criminals who commit these minor-level crimes," Representative Mike Collins, Republican of Georgia and the author of the bill, said on the floor, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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