Republicans drive wedge into Democratic coalition with bill threatening deportations for assaulting police officers

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More than 50 Democrats crossed party lines to support a bill that would allow officials to deport any illegal immigrant who assaults a police officer.

The vote points to troubles Democrats and President Joe Biden have when it comes to addressing immigration policies, with the president’s approval rating for handling the matter at an all-time low.

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