Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

A few notes:

  • This still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law
  • If it does become law, it allows deportation based on accusation, rather than conviction
  • Current law requires allows for deportation if convicted of two different non-violent crimes