House Approves Bill to Tighten Immigration Policies for Noncitizen DUI Offenders

The legislation provides authorities with an additional tool to protect communities from dangerous criminal aliens. The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a measure to make it easier to deport or prohibit noncitizens convicted of drunk driving from receiving citizenship. With the support of all 215 Republicans and 59 Democrats, the measure was approved by a vote of 274 to 150 on Feb. 1, moving forward to the Senate for approval. DUI convictions are already subject to deportation in certain circumstances, and individuals aiming to obtain residency are currently made...