US Congress passes bill to detain illegal immigrant accused of crimes

The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detention of illegal immigrants who are accused of theft and violent crimes.

The measure was passed by a vote of 263 to 156 with 46 Democrats defying their party leadership and supporting the bill.

It marks the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress swiftly moved in line with his plans to crackdown on illegal…