The incoming president will have a new legal tool to begin expelling immigrants from the country, with Congress preparing a bill allowing deportations for minor crimes.
The House approved the bill by 264-159, getting decisive Democratic support in the Senate, where the vote was 84 in favor and only 9 against.
The legislation aims to prevent cases like that of Laken Riley, whose murder by an undocumented immigrant became a pivotal point in Trump's campaign.
Chuck Schumer expressed hope that Democrats could introduce amendments and reach a consensus with Republicans on the new legislation.
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