On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30, a bill aimed at expediting the deportation of illegal aliens convicted of sexual crimes, including sexual assault. Introduced by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), the bill garnered 274 votes in favor, while 145 House Democrats opposed it.
During the House debate, Mace highlighted the devastating impact of sexual crimes, stating, “Our country has been ravaged by a horror of illegal immigrants… violently raping American women and girls.” She emphasized the long-term harm and trauma inflicted on victims of such heinous acts.
However, many Democrats raised concerns about the potential unintended consequences of the bill. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) argued that it could harm victims of domestic abuse who may act in self-defense against their assailants. Jayapal described the bill as part of a broader agenda, claiming it merely “widens the highway to Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans.”
Mace strongly refuted these criticisms, expressing disbelief at the opposition. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she stated, “The Left justifying why they are against deporting rpists, pdeophiles, and m*rderers who are here ILLEGALLY, never ceases to amaze me.”
H.R. 30 reflects a growing push for stricter immigration policies in the 119th Congress, with this measure being among several hardline bills introduced. The bill now advances to the U.S. Senate, where it will face further debate and a likely narrower vote.
As immigration continues to be a divisive issue in U.S. politics, this legislation underscores the ongoing tension between prioritizing public safety and addressing concerns about the broader implications of deportation policies.
