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.
Democrats fume Schumer let them down in Laken Riley Act negotiations
Democrats expressed anger at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for how he handled the Laken Riley Act, which passed the Senate this week after garnering bipartisan support. Some lawmakers complained that Democratic leadership should have secured promises from Republicans that would have allowed amendments to the immigration reform legislation before giving their blessing to
Laken Riley Act passes in the Senate
The U.S. Senate voted to pass the Laken Riley Act on Monday, Jan. 20, giving local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the authority to detain immigrants in
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 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.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, handing Trump first legislative victory
Senate passage gives Trump a legislative victory on his first day back in the White House and jump-starts his sweeping agenda to curb illegal immigration.
Sens. Capito, Justice vote for Laken Riley Act, Secretary of State Rubio appointment
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 immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S. and to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State.
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,
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.
GOP rep sees a 'force for unity' after passing of the Laken Riley Act
Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the Senate passing the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan ...
Senate passes 'Laken Riley' crime bill with support from Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
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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 ...
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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'I have a big problem with people merely being accused and deported': Central Florida Dem says he can't support Laken Riley Act
Rep. Darren Soto says the measure needs to be amended to exempt 'dreamers' and those on Temporary Protected Status before he ...
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Video: Laken Riley Act Will Protect Citizens ‘Should Another Joe Biden Disgrace The Presidency’: GOP Rep
Laken Riley Act Will Protect Citizens ‘Should Another Joe Biden Disgrace The Presidency’: GOP Rep At yesterday's House Rules ...
"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 ...
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 ...