The House of Representatives Passes Two Immigration Enforcement Bills
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted on two immigration bills: "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" and "Kate's Law." Both bills passed. The votes followed party lines. Kate's Law Kate's Law is an effort to toughen the laws against those who re-enter the U.S. illegally after a removal order. It is named in honor of a young woman who was murdered by someone who had re-entered the country illegally after being ordered removed. The bill was passed with a vote of 257 in favor and 167 opposed. Only 1 Republican opposed the bill. 24 Democrats voted in favor. The bill proposes an increase to the prison sentences that can imposed when a person is caught illegally re-entering the U.S. after being ordered removed. The minimum sentence was increased from 2 years to 5 years. The law is intended to be a deterrent to individuals considering re-entering the U.S. illegally after being removed (deported). How effective it would be remains to be s