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The Laken Riley Act is a United States law that requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants [1] admitting to, [2] charged with, or convicted of theft-related crimes, [3] assaulting a police officer, or a crime that results in death or serious bodily injury like drunk driving.
The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act 264-159. Some critics say it could pose a threat to civil liberties while supporters say it will make the U.S. safer.
Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention ... The Senate voted 84-9 on Thursday to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, with only nine ...
The Laken Riley Act has three significant provisions: to require detention of immigrants convicted of certain crimes; to authorize state governments to sue the federal government over its handling ...
Chuck Schumer, leader of the Senate Democratic caucus, joined all but a handful of his party in voting to advance the Laken Riley Act to the floor for debate on Thursday. (Getty Images) The debate ...
The bill – called the Laken Riley Act – will next go to the White House to be signed into law after the Senate approved the measure earlier in the week. The House vote was 263 to 156 with 46 ...
If enacted, the Laken Riley Act would mandate federal detention of illegal immigrants who are arrested for burglary or theft and would allow states to file suit against the federal government for failing to enforce immigration laws. [64] [16] The bill stalled amid opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate in the 118th Congress. [14]
The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, the first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress after the House agreed to its rules for the term.