Senate's roll call vote on Laken Riley Act
The bill aims to give ICE and state governments more resources to target people with criminal records who have crossed the border illegally.
What’s in the Laken Riley Act?
The Senate is poised to take up the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that's already passed the House. Here's what's in it.
Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure
Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure up on Friday.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, letting states sue DHS for illegal immigration effects
The bill is named after and was inspired by a Georgia nursing student who was attacked and brutally murdered while jogging by an illegal immigrant in February 2024.
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.
Senate Democrats willing to advance Laken Riley Act. Here’s why
A GOP-led bill that would hold migrants in the country illegal accountable for committing crimes gained momentum in the Senate and beat the filibuster in an 84 to 9 vote. Utah Republican Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act,
‘They should be deported’: Crank speaks on Laken Riley Act
Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) of Colorado’s 5th Congressional District is taking a stand on the novel Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that would expand the federal government’s mandate to detain immigrants who are illegally in the country.
Maine’s representatives split on Laken Riley Act
Maine’s two Democratic representatives are split on the Laken Riley Act, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Laken Riley Act, named after a woman who was killed by an undocumented immigrant in Georgia,
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ICE warns Laken Riley Act could force it to release detained migrants
Federal immigration officials are warning Congress that the Laken Riley Act could require detention for 60,000 people — ...
Katie Britt says Laken Riley Act will ‘save lives,’ expects bill to pass
The Alabama Senator's crackdown on illegal immigrants charged with certain crimes has gained some bipartisan support in ...
Laken Riley Act: Massachusetts delegation overwhelmingly opposes immigration bill
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch says he believes Congress has “lost control of the immigration process in this country,” casting ...
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The bill, named for a nursing school student who was murdered by a man in the country illegally, passed the House last year.
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House Lawmakers Set To Vote On Laken Riley Act To Crackdown On Illegal Migrant Criminals
The House of Representatives is slated to vote this week on legislation that would target illegal migrants who commit ...