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Senator Cornyn Champions Tough DUI Law for Noncitizens

1/7/2026

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Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) leads a push for the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act to classify deadly DUI offenses by noncitizens as aggravated felonies, triggering deportation and barring re-entry.
Cornyn argues the measure sends a strong message against illegal immigration and drunk driving.
Support comes from several Republican senators, while Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has joined as a cosponsor.
The legislation seeks accountability for non-citizens involved in fatal DUI incidents.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) leads a push for the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act to classify deadly DUI offenses by noncitizens as aggravated felonies, triggering deportation and barring re-entry.
Cornyn argues the measure sends a strong message against illegal immigration and drunk driving.
Support comes from several Republican senators, while Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has joined as a cosponsor.
The legislation seeks accountability for non-citizens involved in fatal DUI incidents.