The Laken Riley Act Spells Chaos for the Immigration System
The U.S. immigration system isn’t ready for the havoc and expense this bill could unleash. But the real pain will be felt by the immigrants the bill targets.
Survivor Advocates Say the Anti-Immigrant Laken Riley Act Is Exploiting Their Cause
The fearmongering bill "fails to reckon with a global culture that tolerates and perpetuates violence against women and girls," one advocate told reporters. "Instead, it puts immigrant survivors at risk.
Laken Riley immigration bill will cost $83B, Democrats project
Party spending leaders are warning the bill is unworkable in its current form and will cost far more to implement than past estimates.
Senate closer to adopting Laken Riley Act, cracking down on illegal immigrants for theft, shoplifting
The Senate inched closer Monday to final passage of the Laken Riley Act, which requires immigration officials to detain illegal migrants who engage in theft, shoplifting and related crimes.
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.
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 Massachusetts’ only yes vote on a bill named after a Georgia nursing
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.
White House mum on whether Biden would sign Laken Riley Act
The White House is reserving judgment regarding whether President Joe Biden would sign the Republican-proposed Laken Riley Act into law. “The process is still playing out,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Friday.
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,
‘Numb to injustice': House Democrat explains why the Laken Riley Act sailed through
Last week, Republicans announced that the Laken Riley Act would be their first priority in the new Congress. Named for a Georgia college student whose killer came into
Senate Democrats overwhelmingly back advancing Laken Riley immigration bill with Booker and Kim voting no
Democrats in the Senate, including the representatives from Pennsylvania and Delaware, overwhelmingly supported advancing a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration Thursday. New Jersey’s Democratic senators,
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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 — ...
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 ...
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Laken Riley Act Could Have Implications for Higher Ed
The bill would force harsher detention policies and could impact visas for lawful, documented individuals applying to work or ...
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ICE Warns It Doesn't Have Nearly Enough Capacity To Detain Those Targeted By Laken Riley Act, Would Have To Release Many To Make Room
Immigration and Customs Enforcement estimates that implementing the act would cost $3.2 billion in additional funding for the ...
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 ...