Amid the civil unrest in Los Angeles, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced two bills to increase punishments for violent rioters.

“Rioters of any immigration status who assault ICE officers and engage in acts of violence should face stiff consequences,” Cotton said. “My bills make clear that Americans will not tolerate lawless rioting in support of illegal immigration.”

The No Visas for Violent Criminals Act would immediately terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of obstructing highways, roads, bridges, or tunnels, their conduct at a protest or any offense involving the defacement or destruction of federal property.

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