releases: https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2024/7/tillis-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-deport-non-citizens-convicted-of-crimes-while-protesting
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| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2024/7/tillis-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-deport-non-citizens-convicted-of-crimes-while-protesting | Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted of Crimes While Protesting | 2024-07-29 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | tillis | https://www.tillis.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act, legislation that would terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offense during a protest. “The United States should have a zero-tolerance policy for non-citizens who intentionally break the law during violent protests,” said Senator Tillis. “This legislation makes clear that simply having a green card doesn’t give anyone the right to engage in violent demonstrations that break our laws.” Background: The No Visas for Violent Criminals Act would immediately terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of: Any offense involving the obstruction of highways, roads, bridges, or tunnels. Any offense related to the individual’s conduct at and during the course of a protest that takes place at an institution of higher education or religious institution in the United States. Any offense involving the defacement or destruction of federal property (including but not limited to monuments and memorials). This also applies to any aggravated felony (as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101 (43)). Full text of the bill is available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |