Congressman Brad Knott highlights immigration bill to deter illegal immigrant crime with tougher penalties

Rep.-elect Brad Knott (R-NC) poses for a photograph after joining other congressional freshmen of the 119th Congress for a group photograph on the steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 15, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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Congressman Brad Knott from North Carolina talks about legislation he's introduced with John Solomon, called the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act. This bill aims to deter illegal immigrant criminals by imposing stricter penalties for felonies committed while in the U.S. illegally. Congressman Knott shares insights on the bill's implications, the current state of illegal immigration, and how it aligns with broader efforts to uphold law and order in America.