Freshman Rep. Ansari Takes Stand Against Deporting Illegal Alien Rapists and Predators

By Staff Reporter |

Arizona’s freshman Democratic Representative Yassamin Ansari stood alone in her dissent against a bill aimed at deporting illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes, including sexual offenses. Arguably the most controversial aspect, this legislation saw 145 fellow Democrats join her in opposition, while 61 voted in favor, with Congressman Greg Stanton among those supporting it.

Introduced by South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace, the bill (HR 30) seeks to not only deport illegal aliens convicted of sex and domestic violence crimes but also broaden the scope of inadmissibility for immigrants involved in various offenses such as stalking and child abuse. Mace defended the bill against accusations of unfairly generalizing illegal immigrants, arguing that she would not hesitate to “demonize” those who commit heinous acts against American citizens.

Mace remarked, “Under the border policies of Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris, our country has been ravaged by a horde of illegal aliens molesting American children.” She pointed to data from ICE’s non-detained docket, revealing approximately 660,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, including over 100,000 for assault and more than 20,000 for sexual assault or rape.

ICE’s non-detained docket tracks illegal immigrants not currently in custody but present in the U.S. This year alone, the docket reached a staggering 7.4 million individuals, raising concerns about public safety, according to reports.

In a fervent exchange, Mace continued, “That is who the left are defending this morning: rapists, murderers, and pedophiles.” This sentiment reflects a growing division within U.S. political discourse regarding immigration and crime.

Ansari, having also voted against HR 29, known as the “Laken Riley Act,” expressed her opposition to punitive measures against undocumented immigrants. The act is named after a Georgia student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. Despite labeling the tragedy as “horrific,” Ansari criticized the bill for potentially inciting discrimination against “DREAMers,” or undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as minors.

Expressing her concerns, she stated, “Under this legislation, someone charged — just charged, not found guilty — could be immediately deported. This is a gross miscarriage of justice, and I voted no.” Ansari’s positions highlight the contentious debate surrounding immigration policy in Arizona and the broader United States.