A political firestorm is brewing as President Donald Trump and Republicans push forward a hard-hitting immigration plan that could see green card holders deported for DUIs.
The Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act would change U.S. immigration law to make any noncitizen—whether an illegal immigrant, visa holder, or even permanent resident—deportable for a drunk driving conviction. Supporters say this is long overdue, while critics claim it goes too far.
Trump’s Push To Put Americans First
President Trump has made it clear: the safety of American families comes before the rights of noncitizens. Between 2018 and 2023, ICE arrested more than 43,000 illegal immigrants on DUI charges. That’s tens of thousands of dangerous drivers who put innocent Americans at risk.
Republicans argue that one DUI isn’t a “mistake”—it’s a reckless act that kills thousands of Americans every year. Former GOP Senate candidate Peter Lumaj said it best: “DUI is not an offense to be taken lightly. It should be grounds for removal. Americans are tired of tragedies caused by noncitizens.”
Hagerty and GOP Senators Take the Fight to Biden
The House bill (H.R.6976), introduced by Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), sailed through with GOP backing. Now, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) is carrying the fight in the Senate with companion legislation that would:
- Bar illegal immigrants with DUI records from entering the U.S.
- Deport illegal immigrants already here if convicted of DUI.
He is backed by a powerhouse group of Republican senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Tom Cotton, Mike Lee, Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and Katie Britt. Hagerty slammed Democrats, declaring:
“Our nation is seeing a surge in violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants. It is unconscionable that Biden’s policies allow them to stay. This legislation restores common sense and protects American lives.”
Democrats and Lawyers Cry Foul
Left-wing immigration attorneys and activist groups are furious. They warn the bill could apply even to old cases, dropped charges, or simple admissions of past drunk driving.
Joseph Tsang, a Los Angeles immigration attorney, complained: “Even a DUI from ten years ago could get a green card holder deported.”
Advocacy groups claim the law “skips due process” and would devastate immigrant families. But critics of Biden’s open-border policies argue these excuses ignore the very real suffering of Americans killed by drunk drivers who should never have been in the country.
Why This Bill Matters
For conservatives, the question is clear: Why should noncitizens who endanger American lives remain here at all?
Supporters say this bill is a common-sense step to restore order, protect families, and make citizenship a privilege—not a right. Opponents fear it is too strict.
But with violent crime and border chaos on the rise under Biden, Americans are demanding action. President Trump and Republicans are listening.
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