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.
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 convicted for the crime. The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act this week, but what is next for the bill?
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
These 10 Democrats voted to tee up final vote on Laken Riley Act
Ten Democrats in the Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, teeing up a final vote in the upper chamber. The Democratic supporters were Sens. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly
These 12 Democrats voted for the GOP immigration bill dubbed the Laken Riley Act
Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday to pass a bill on immigration, a topic that has faced congressional gridlock for years, to address one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign issues just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.
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.
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 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 ...
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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 illegal immigrants charged with or convicted of theft-related crimes.
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Boozman, Cotton applaud Laken Riley Act passage, bill headed to House
Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton both praised the passage of the Laken Riley Act. The legislation, which passed with a 64 ...