{"id":2308652,"date":"2024-07-25T23:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T03:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cotton-proposes-bill-to-deport-foreigners-vandalizing-monuments\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T23:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T03:29:13","slug":"cotton-introduces-bill-to-deport-foreigners-vandalizing-monuments-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cotton-introduces-bill-to-deport-foreigners-vandalizing-monuments-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton Introduces Bill to Deport Foreigners Vandalizing Monuments"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcotton-introduces-bill-to-deport-foreigners-vandalizing-monuments-4%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2308652&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A protest occurred outside Union Station in Washington, D.C.,\u2064 on Wednesday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s address to Congress. Demonstrators, some of whom were \u200cpro-Hamas supporters, burned American flags and vandalized \u200cfederal monuments.\u2062 In response, Senator Tom Cotton\u2062 (R-Ark.)\u200d introduced the &#8220;No Visas for Violent Criminals Act,&#8221; which aims to deport\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japan-bans-new-entries-of-foreigners-after-virus-variant-arrives\/\" title=\"Japan bans new entries of foreigners after virus variant arrives\">foreign nationals<\/a> who\u200c commit crimes during \u2063protests. Cotton condemned the actions of the protesters as shameful and called for the immediate revocation of visas for participants involved\u200b in violence or vandalism. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-banned-from-buying-guns-with-taxpayer-funds-under-new-bill\/\" title=\"New bill prohibits IRS from using taxpayer funds to purchase firearms.\">proposed legislation seeks<\/a> to amend existing\u200d immigration laws to expedite the removal of foreign \u200dnationals convicted of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-revokes-trumps-planned-national-garden-of-american-heroes-monument\/\" title=\"Biden Revokes Trump\u2019s Planned \u2018National Garden Of American Heroes\u2019 Monument\">vandalizing federal property<\/a>, with additional penalties for noncitizens obstructing public highways. Other Republican senators, \u200bincluding Marsha Blackburn and Ted\u2064 Budd, supported the bill, and\u200b a similar measure was introduced in the House by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The bill reflects ongoing Republican efforts to hold the Biden administration accountable for what they consider inadequate enforcement of immigration laws against those they label as &#8220;terrorist sympathizers.&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A mob gathered outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s joint session address to Congress, during which a rabble of pro-Hamas protesters burned American flags and vandalized federal monuments.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotton.senate.gov\/imo\/media\/doc\/protestor_final_bill.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduced<\/a> the &ldquo;No Visas for Violent Criminals Act,&rdquo; which seeks to deport foreign nationals who commit crimes while protesting.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This morning my colleagues and I introduced a bill to deport any foreigner involved in violence and vandalism on federal property. The actions of the pro-Hamas lunatics at Union Station in DC are shameful, and anyone on a visa who took part should have it revoked immediately,&rdquo; Cotton said on X.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>This morning my colleagues and I introduced a bill to deport any foreigner involved in violence and vandalism on federal property. <\/p>\n<p>The actions of the pro-Hamas lunatics at Union Station in DC are shameful, and anyone on a visa who took part should have it revoked immediately. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A0I2FVmeh8\">pic.twitter.com\/A0I2FVmeh8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&mdash; Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenTomCotton\/status\/1816244870387745259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Cotton&rsquo;s bill comes after Republicans in the House and Senate have urged the Biden administration for months to &ldquo;enforce existing U.S. law and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubio.senate.gov\/rubio-to-biden-admin-revoke-visas-of-pro-hamas-protesters-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stated<\/a> Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton was joined by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation will amend Section 1237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to expedite the removal of foreign nationals convicted of vandalism, defacement, or destruction of a federal memorial or monument.<\/p>\n<p>Under the bill, foreigners on university campuses or faith institutions are subject to deportation if they commit crimes while participating in a protest. The bill would also penalize noncitizens who intentionally obstruct the use of any highway, road, bridge, or tunnel.<\/p>\n<p>Any violation would result in the cancellation of the individual&rsquo;s visa and an expedited deportation.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a companion version in the House.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Foreigners who come here to spread antisemitism, block highways, and deface statues and other public property must be deported immediately,&rdquo; Banks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotton.senate.gov\/news\/press-releases\/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-sanction-non-citizens-convicted-of-crimeswhile-protesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s students who are engaged in this radical activity that&rsquo;s against the law and they&rsquo;re here on a visa, they&rsquo;re supposed to be removed,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsnationnow.com\/cuomo-show\/rep-jordan-revoke-visas-for-hamas-supporters-in-colleges\/?ipid=promo-link-block4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I condemn any individuals associating with the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, which has vowed to annihilate the State of Israel and kill Jews,&rdquo; said Vice President Kamala Harris in a statement she released nearly 24 hours after the violent protests began. <\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration, however, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/03\/26\/us\/politics\/biden-gaza-protesters.html#:~:text=After%20that%20episode%2C%20he%20met,cause%20was%20%E2%80%9Creally%20important.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sympathized<\/a> with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">violent protesters<\/a>. This month, Harris <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenation.com\/article\/politics\/kamala-harris-interview-profile-excerpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> in an interview with The Nation, &ldquo;They are showing exactly what the human emotion should be, as a response to Gaza.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Harris is now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Countries such as Greece have already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/greece-deport-nine-european-nationals-over-pro-palestinian-protest-2024-05-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taken action<\/a> against pro-Hamas protesters who are foreign nationals, recently deporting nine individuals.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Arianna Villarreal is a summer intern at The Federalist.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A crowd assembled outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s address to Congress. During the protest, a group of pro-Hamas demonstrators burned American flags and defaced federal monuments. In reaction, Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., proposed the \u201cNo Visas for Violent Criminals Act,\u201d aimed at deporting foreign nationals who engage in criminal activities during protests. Cotton stated on X, \u201cThis morning, my colleagues and I introduced a bill to deport any foreigner involved in violence and vandalism on federal property. The actions of the pro-Hamas extremists at Union Station in D.C. are disgraceful, and anyone on a visa who participated should have it revoked immediately.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Cotton\u2019s legislation follows months of pressure from Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate on the Biden administration to \u201cenforce existing U.S. law and deport these terrorist sympathizers,\u201d as noted by Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Cotton was supported by Senators Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. <\/p>\n<p>The proposed bill aims to amend Section 1237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate the removal of foreign nationals convicted of vandalizing, defacing, or destroying federal memorials or monuments. It would also allow for the deportation of foreigners on university campuses or religious institutions if they commit crimes during protests, and impose penalties on noncitizens who deliberately block highways, roads, bridges, or tunnels. Any violations would lead to visa cancellation and expedited deportation. <\/p>\n<p>Representative Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a similar version in the House, stating, \u201cForeigners who come here to spread antisemitism, block highways, and deface public property must be deported immediately.\u201d Representative Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, added that students engaged in illegal activities while on visas should be removed. <\/p>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris condemned individuals associated with Hamas, which has pledged to destroy Israel and harm Jews, in a statement released nearly a day after the protests began. However, the Biden administration has shown some sympathy towards the violent protesters; Harris remarked in an interview with The Nation that they are expressing a natural human response to the situation in Gaza. Harris is currently viewed as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Other countries, like Greece, have already taken measures against foreign pro-Hamas protesters, recently deporting nine individuals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3178,"featured_media":2308653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-25-at-2.46.35%E2%80%AFPM.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5536,6184,11899,16384],"class_list":["post-2308652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cotton","tag-deportation","tag-monuments","tag-vandalism"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-25-at-2.46.35%E2%80%AFPM.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3178"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2308652"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308652\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2308653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2308652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2308652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2308652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}