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

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

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

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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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