Trump's mass deportations: Senate before decisive vote on legislation!

Trump's mass deportations: Senate before decisive vote on legislation!

A dramatic turnaround in US immigration is on the horizon! President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement a tough deportation policy that could include the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in United States history crown reported. Even before his inauguration, Parliament could initiate a massive tightening of immigration laws, even supported by some Democrats. On Tuesday, the so-called Laken-Riley Act, named after a tragic murder of a college student by an illegal immigrant, was passed in the House of Representatives.

In the House of Representatives, among the 264 votes in favor, 48 Democrats also voted for the law, which envisages imprisoning criminals who are in the country illegally, even for minor offenses such as burglary or theft. This means a drastic increase in the number of possible incarcerations. But now the bill must also pass the U.S. Senate, where the Republican majority could face difficulties. At least seven votes from the Democrats are required because the Republicans only have 53 senators. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has already expressed support for the increased powers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Senate majority and the 2024 US elections

The upcoming elections in 2024 could also have a decisive influence on the balance of power in the Senate. According to an analysis by Statista The distribution of seats could lead to another change of power after the congressional elections on November 5, 2024. This could influence the passage of the Laken-Riley Act, as a possible changed majority could significantly change the situation before or after Trump takes office.