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Dem Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act

Democratic Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum opposed the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, comparing it to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 during a House speech.
The House passed the bill, intending to impose minimum sentences on illegal immigrants who flee from law enforcement, with votes at 264 to 155.
The legislation proposes severe penalties, including a potential life sentence if death results from a chase with Border Patrol agents.
National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Ben Petersen criticized Bynum for her comments, claiming they reflect a dangerous stance against police officers.

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The Star News Network

Democrat Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill to ‘Fugitive Slave Act’ | The Star News Network

by Nicole Silverio Democratic Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum compared a Republican-led immigration bill to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Thursday while speaking in opposition to the legislation on the House floor. House Republicans passed the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act in a 264 to 155 vote on Thursday which intends to impose minimum prison sentences and deport illegal immigrants who flee or cause harm to Border Patrol agents and law en…

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The Ohio Star

Democrat Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill to ‘Fugitive Slave Act’

9 days ago·Ohio, United States

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The Daily Caller

Dem Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act

Democratic Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum compared a Republican-led immigration bill to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 on Thursday.

9 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Post Millennial

Dem compares bill on illegality of running from border agents to Fugitive Slave Act

"This bill echoes one of the darkest chapters in our nation's history, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850."

9 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Free Press (Tampa)

Oregon Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act

Democratic Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum compared a Republican-led immigration bill to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Thursday while speaking in opposition to the legislation on the House floor. House Republicans passed the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act in a 264 to 155 vote on Thursday… Oregon Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act

9 days ago·Tampa, United States

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