April 21, 2016

Missouri Senate passes new penalty for immigrant criminals

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri Senate has passed legislation to increase penalties for some immigrants who enter the country illegally and commit crimes.

Senators voted 26-6 Thursday to send the bill to the House.

The measure would apply to immigrants who have previously been deported for a violent ...

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