Trump Signs Bill to Toughen Deportation of Immigrants Accused of Crimes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed a bill on Wednesday mandating the detention of unauthorized migrants who are arrested or charged with certain crimes. This marks the first legislative victory of his presidency and a major step toward his promised crackdown on immigration.

Key Details of the Bill

✔️ Mandatory detention for migrants arrested or charged with specific crimes.
✔️ Applies to both recent arrivals and longtime undocumented residents.
✔️ Part of Trump’s broader effort to curb both legal and illegal immigration.

Political Context

📌 Passed by Republican-controlled Congress last week, with some Democratic support.
📌 Reflects a rightward shift in immigration policy.
📌 Comes amid a wave of executive orders tightening immigration enforcement.

Trump’s Remarks

📢 Trump called the law “landmark legislation”, claiming it would “save countless innocent American lives.”
📢 Before signing the bill, he addressed “angel families”—families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants.
📢 He also mentioned Dreamers (DACA recipients), saying:

“I believe our nation should protect our Dreamers,” despite opposition from many conservatives.

Democratic Response

🚫 Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a co-sponsor of the bill, declined to attend the signing ceremony at the White House.

This legislation marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, signaling tougher enforcement and heightened detention measures for undocumented individuals.

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