Archive · 21 May 2025
Families of Crime Victims Push for Border Security Bill
Some families who have lost loved ones due to crimes committed by people who are in the U.S. illegally are asking the government to make the borders more secure.
They want lawmakers to support a new bill that would build more walls, hire more officers to catch and detain people, and send people who are here illegally back to their home countries faster.
This bill is supported by former President Trump and some Republicans.
Some Republicans worry it might be too expensive.
The families, often called "angel families," feel ignored by politicians and want their voices heard to help make sure these tragedies don't happen again.
"Angel families," relatives of victims of crimes by illegal immigrants, advocate for stronger border security.
They urge Republican lawmakers to back a border security bill.
The bill proposes funding for a border wall, increased ICE officers, and accelerated deportations.
Some Republicans are concerned about the bill's cost and state tax deductions.
The bill is being considered under budget reconciliation to allow passage with a simple majority.
- Who
- Families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants, known as "angel families," are advocating for the passage of a bill supported by Donald Trump and some Republican lawmakers.
- What
- Relatives of victims killed by illegal immigrants are urging support for a bill focused on border security and expedited deportations.
- When
- The bill is under discussion by House Republicans, with Speaker Mike Johnson aiming to pass it before Memorial Day.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Relatives seek stronger border security and expedited deportations in response to crimes committed by illegal immigrants, advocating for legislative action.
Republicans with Concerns
Republicans Supporting the Bill
Bill Cost and Funding
Republicans with Concerns
Some Republicans express concerns about the bill's cost and the nation's debt.
Republicans Supporting the Bill
Many Republicans strongly support increased border funding.
State and Local Tax Deductions
Republicans with Concerns
Moderate Republicans from New York want higher state and local tax deductions.
Republicans Supporting the Bill
Not explicitly addressed in the articles.
- Who are Angel Families?
- Families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants
- Bill's Focus
- Border security and expedited deportations
- Proposed border wall funding
- $46.5 billion
- Potential border fencing extension
- Up to 1,700 miles
- New ICE officers to be hired
- 10,000 by 2030
- Legislative Body
- House Republicans