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Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Advance Controversial Immigrant Detention Bill

Senate Democrats vote with Republicans on a bill to detain unauthorized immigrants accused of crimes, marking a shift in party dynamics post-elections.

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  1. Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

    Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes.

    Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

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  2. Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

    Schumer’s support for the bill comes after Democrats lost the Senate and the presidency in the November elections, and are trying to thoughtfully pick their battles against Trump while also trying to block much of his agenda.

    Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

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  3. Senate Dems Join Republicans in Advancing Bill to Detain Migrants Accused of Crime

    Schumer’s support for the bill comes after Democrats lost the Senate and the presidency in the November elections, and are trying to thoughtfully pick their battles against Trump while also trying to block much of his agenda.

    Senate Dems Join Republicans in Advancing Bill to Detain Migrants Accused of Crime

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Updated: Jan 9th, 2025, 7:21 PM ET

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In a significant vote, Senate Democrats sided with Republicans to advance legislation mandating detention of unauthorized immigrants accused of certain crimes, responding to new presidential priorities. This reflects a strategic adjustment for Democrats in the wake of recent electoral losses, highlighting a potential willingness to collaborate with Republicans. The bill, which requires federal detention of immigrants accused of theft and other offenses, has received bipartisan support to proceed to amendments, although definitive commitments from the Democrats remain unconfirmed.

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