Clearly--well, I won't say clearly, but I think there is pretty unanimous agreement that individuals who have been convicted of a serious crime and who are not U.S. citizens should be deported, apprehended and deported, as provided for in law.
Conyers emphasizes the need for deportation of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
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