U.S. Bill Seeks Automatic Deportation for Drunk Drivers

A new U.S. Senate proposal would mandate the deportation of any immigrant living in the country illegally if they are convicted of a fatal drunk driving offense. The bill, introduced by Senator John Cornyn of Texas, aims to modify existing immigration law. It would require the removal of such individuals and permanently ban them from returning to the United States. Current law already allows deportation for many criminal convictions, including some involving drunk driving. However, Senator Cornyn's legislation seeks to make removal automatic and irreversible specifically for cases where an undocumented immigrant causes a death while driving under the influence. The proposed law is described as a "zero mercy" policy by its sponsor. It focuses solely on individuals without legal immigration status who are convicted of this specific crime.