"The force of your presence, madam, is not only going to save children's lives, but will also make this legislation the law of the land," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Florida Republican and lead House sponsor of the bill.
Melania Trump lobbies Congress to criminalize publication of revenge porn; House leaders vow vote
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Florida Republican who has pushed legislation that would allow a path to citizenship for longtime residents, argued that large-scale deportations were now necessary because of recent surges in border crossings under President Joe Biden.
Trump puts mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
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