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Washington, D.C. — Early this morning, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) took a firm stance on preventing illegal aliens who assault police officers and commit theft from becoming citizens. In a bold move, Senator Budd forced a Senate vote on two crucial amendments to the second government funding package.

The first amendment proposed by Senator Budd aims to prevent illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers from ever obtaining legal status or citizenship. Speaking on this issue, Senator Budd emphasized, "Tonight, we’re fighting for two principles: If an illegal alien harms a police officer, they should get deported."

The second amendment presented by Senator Budd seeks to block illegal aliens who engage in crimes such as burglary, theft, or shoplifting from being granted legal status or citizenship. Senator Budd highlighted the importance of this amendment, stating, "If an illegal alien commits the crime of theft or shoplifting, they get detained."

In response to Senate Democrats who were threatening a government shutdown over these amendments, Senator Budd criticized their stance in a video shared on social media. He expressed his frustration, saying, "Democrats would rather shut down the government than do the right thing."

Despite facing resistance from Senate Democrats, Senator Budd pushed for a fair vote on the Senate floor past the midnight funding deadline. Ultimately, all 51 Senate Democrats opposed both amendments. Following the votes, Senator Budd remained resolute, posting on social media, "We fought the good fight. More to come…"

Senator Ted Budd's unwavering determination to address the issue of illegal aliens assaulting police officers and committing theft underscores his commitment to upholding the law and protecting the safety of law enforcement personnel.