Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — one of President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities as he assumes office later this month.

Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday was expected to advance a bill to require the federal government to detain migrants living in the U.S. illegally who are suspected of criminal activity, even if they are not charged with crimes,

The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many Democrats said they would seek to change some provisions.

U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention.

Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain

Ala., has told Senate Republicans there appears to be enough Democrats to move forward on legislation seeking to impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States,