The Laken Riley Act Reminds Us: If a Law Is Named After Someone, It's Probably Bad
Riley's murder was an atrocity. But the law bearing her name is a grab bag of authoritarian policies that have little to do with her death.
Laken Riley Act nears final vote
The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes,
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
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and giving him an early win on one of his key issues.
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act
After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower law enforcement to detain any illegal immigrants accused of theft-related crimes or assaulting law enforcement.
Laken Riley Act could be Trump’s first bill to sign into law
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Laken Riley Act gives John Thune his first big win as Senate GOP leader
Senate Majority Leader John Thune notched his first big win Friday by clearing the filibuster on the Laken Riley Act. It'll almost certainly pass Monday with ease. Why it matters: It's a specific, popular,
Laken Riley Act clears final Senate filibuster, teeing up passage for Trump’s first day
A final vote in the Senate is likely to be on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The Laken Riley Act would then go back to the House.
Laken Riley Act clears critical Senate hurdle
Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to clear a critical hurdle on legislation that would require the detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for certain crimes. Why it matters: The Laken Riley Act is on track to be the first bill passed out of the 119th Congress,
Republicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.
The Senate debate over the immigration crackdown bill has dragged on as Democrats seek amendments from reluctant GOP leaders, ...
Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego side with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act
Kelly and Gallego joined eight other Senate Democrats to help the Republican-led immigrant crime bill thwart a filibuster.
Senate ends debate on Laken Riley Act, setting up rollback of migrant rights with Democratic support
The bill would mandate federal detention of undocumented immigrants merely accused of crimes such as shoplifting ...
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House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The 264-159 vote to pass the Laken Riley Act puts pressure on Senate Democrats to support the legislation when Republicans, ...
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Senate advances Laken Riley Act without added protections for victims of domestic violence
Ten Democrats joined with Republicans on Friday to move forward the bill, which would require the deportation of undocumented ...
ICE says it will need massive funding hike, tens of thousands more beds to implement Laken Riley Act
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that the Laken Riley Act is going to costs billions of dollars to implement, given the need for more beds.
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Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting
The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats.