NEW: Tonight, the House passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, with 201 Democrats voting against it. The legislation would enhance gang affiliation screenings for unaccompanied migrant minors who cross the border illegally. It’s named after an autistic 20-year-old woman who was murdered by a 16-year-old illegal alien MS-13 gang member from El Salvador.
Walter Javier Martinez pleaded guilty to first degree murder in April.
Seven Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the bill:
Rep. Adam Gray (D-CA)
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME)
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
Rep. Don Davis (D-NC)
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY)
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
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201 Dems vote against bill requiring gang tattoo screening for migrant kids | Fox News
House Democrats voted against the Kayla Hamilton Act, which would require enhanced screening for unaccompanied migrant children, including gang tattoo checks.
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