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What Is The Laken Riley Act? The Bill & Its Controversy, Explained
Here's what to know about the controversial Laken Riley Act, named after the college student who was killed while running on UGA's campus in 2024.
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President Trump's desk
The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration
The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make it through the upper chamber in the new Congress and putting it a step
Democrats fume Schumer let them down in Laken Riley Act negotiations
Democrats complained that Chuck Schumer should have secured promises from Republicans that would have allowed amendments to the immigration reform legislation.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act hours after President Trump was sworn into office Monday — a move that would pave the way for US officials to detain illegal migrants who engage in
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass,
GOP rep sees a 'force for unity' after passing of the Laken Riley Act
N.J., joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the Senate passing the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support.
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act over Democratic Party opposition
The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, heads to Trump's desk
The U.S. Senate has passed the Laken Riley Act in a 64 to 35 vote. The bill requires federal immigration authorities to detain illegal migrants, who are accused of theft-related crimes. The legislation is named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant.
Laken Riley Act: Where does it stand in Congress?
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was killed on the University of Georgia campus last year. Jose Ibarra has since been ...
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Central Florida Dem Rep. Darren Soto on why he can’t support the Laken Riley Act
A GOP-authored immigration bill that would force the imprisonment of many undocumented immigrants accused of minor crimes ...
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Laken Riley Act Passes Senate As Catholic Bishops Urge ‘Meaningful Immigration Reform’
The Laken Riley Act would subject immigrants who entered the country illegally to detainment if they are charged with or ...
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Capito, Justice vote for Laken Riley Act
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Sen. Jim Justice voted Monday in favor of a bill to place strict penalties on illegal ...
"Sweeping assault on core principles": Anti-immigrant Laken Riley Act passes with Democratic support
The Senate on Monday passed the contentious Laken Riley Act in a 64-35 vote. The bill would require Immigration and Customs ...
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Congress expected to take final vote Wednesday on Laken Riley illegal-migrant crime bill
The bill originated in the GOP-led House and if signed into law would requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain ...
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The Laken Riley Act is a good start, but it needs funding
Congress to provide the government with the funds it needs to enforce the mandatory detention provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Will the Laken Riley Act reshape immigration in the US and lead to visa bans for India?
The Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia murder victim, proposes sweeping changes to US immigration enforcement, including ...