releases: https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-deport-criminal-fraudsters-protect-law-enforcement-animals
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| https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-deport-criminal-fraudsters-protect-law-enforcement-animals | Fedorchak votes to deport criminal fraudsters, protect law enforcement animals | 2026-03-19 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | House | ND | Julie Fedorchak | F000482 | fedorchak.house.gov | fedorchak | https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “North Dakotans believe in law and order. When someone comes to our country illegally and commits crimes, they should not get to stay here and hide behind loopholes,” Fedorchak said. “These bills strengthen existing law, speed up deportations of criminal illegal immigrants, and give federal officials the tools they need to protect our communities.” It also allows an alien’s own admission of fraud to trigger deportation, making sure prosecutors cannot shield individuals by avoiding formal convictions. The legislation permanently bars anyone who defrauds the United States from receiving immigration relief, making clear that those who exploit American taxpayers cannot remain in the country indefinitely. The Federal Working Animal Protection Act protects America’s law enforcement animals by making any alien who harms them inadmissible and removable from the United States. The bill creates a clear new ground of removal for offenses against animals used in law enforcement, streamlining the process so offenders can be held accountable and more quickly deported. | 1 | 2026-04-11T05:33:44Z | 2026-04-11T05:34:52Z |