House Passes Bill Targeting Welfare Fraud By Illegals Despite Dem Opposition

By bypassing the conviction requirement, this legislation would hand a liberal get out of jail free card to immigrants who commit fraud by deporting them without going through the criminal justice system and giving their victims a day in court,” Raskin said

Republicans pushed back on that claim, saying the bill does not prevent criminal prosecution before removal and maintains existing legal processes.

GOP lawmakers argued that the measure strengthens enforcement by closing perceived loopholes.