All Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, while only 7 Democrats opposed it.
Washington state passed a bill on Tuesday that would move illegal immigrant criminals to the top of the list for pardons and commutations. This is as the Trump administration enhances nationwide immigration enforcement efforts. House Bill 1131, introduced by Democrats, passed with a vote of 50 to 46. All Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, while only 7 Democrats opposed it, according to records.
The text of the bill reads: “If a petitioner indicates in the petition an urgent need for the pardon or commutation including, but not limited to, a pending deportation order or deportation proceeding, the board shall consider expedited review of the application.” READ MORE
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