This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens convicted of or admitting to committing sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders as inadmissible and deportable. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include domestic violence, regardless of grant funding status.
Nancy Mace
Representative
SC-1
The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens inadmissible and deportable if they have committed or admitted to acts constituting sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include any crime constituting domestic violence.
| Party | Total Votes | Yes | No | Did Not Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Democrat | 215 | 61 | 145 | 9 |
Republican | 219 | 213 | 0 | 6 |
New Immigration Bill Expands Deportation for Sex Offenses, Domestic Violence: Broadens Definitions, Raises Concerns
This bill, called the "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act," significantly expands the reasons an immigrant can be denied entry to the U.S. or deported. It focuses on individuals convicted of, or even just admitting to, certain crimes, including sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse.
Breaking Down the Changes
The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. Here’s the breakdown:
- Broader Definitions: It widens the net for what counts as a deportable offense. This includes not only convictions but also admissions of guilt or even admitting to acts that could constitute a crime like a sex offense (as defined in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006) or domestic violence. (SEC. 2)
- Crimes Included: The list covers sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, child abandonment, and violating protection orders that involve credible threats, repeated harassment, or bodily injury. (SEC. 2)
- **Redefining