U.S. Senate moves ahead with immigration bill expanding detention for theft, shoplifting • New Jersey Monitor
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 14, 2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Monday voted to proceed with consideration of a bill that would impose new mandatory immigration detention requirements for immigrants charged with property crimes and give broad legal standing to state attorneys general.
In an 82-10 vote, a majority of Senate Democrats, 32, and one independent, joined Republicans.
Nine Democrats voted against the bill, 
