Session #82 · 1951–53

Speech #820206528

Mr. Speaker. at long last I have been able to ascertain what the real objection is to the immigration bill that passed the House by such an overwhelming vote a few days ago. The Washington Post this morning finally lets me. and those of us who are interested in a good immigration bill. know what the objection to the bill is. Here it is: Section 252 (b) of the Walter bill authorizes immigration officers to deport without a hearing alien crewmen who were permitted to land in this country and overstayed their leave here. The second objection Is to section 273 (d)-Section 273 (d) authorizes deportation without a hearing for stowaways. Section 242 (f) provides that an alien who. once deported. illegally reenters the United States may be deported without a hearing. Now we know why there is objection to this bill. The editorial and article appearing in the Washington Post read as follows: [Prom the Washington (D.
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deported immigration deportation

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural Criminal

Speaker & context

Speaker
FRANCIS WALTER
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
PA
Gender
M
Date
—
Speech ID
820206528
Paragraph
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