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House approves Laken Riley Act immigrant detention bill that would be Trump’s first law to sign

A crucial faction of 46 politically vulnerable Democrats joined with Republicans to lift the strict proposal to passage on a 263-156 vote tally.

Fortune

Michigan Lawmaker Slams Congress for Passing Laken Riley Act, Which Allows Deportation for Minor Crimes Like Shoplifting: 'Shameful'

Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, a key Trump-era immigration policy that marks shifts in Washington politics as 12 Senate Democrats voted in support.

Latin Times

US military sends troops to Mexico border amid Trump immigration crackdown

The deployment is part of Trump’s executive action to declare a ‘national emergency’ at the US’s southern border.

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Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

The Texas Tribune

Trump scores his first big win on immigration as Laken Riley Act passes easily

The bill that would allow immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested but not convicted for theft will go to Trump’s desk

The Independent UK

Ruben Gallego Defends Immigration Stance, Says Democrats Are 'Largely Out Of Touch' With 'Average' Latinos

The new senator from Arizona is set to back the Laken Riley Act, which allows ICE to detain and deport noncitizens charged with certain crimes

Latin Times

Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids

For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.

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Republican Lawmaker Calls for Bishop to Be Deported for Telling Trump to Have 'Mercy' on Scared Children

A Republican lawmaker has called for the bishop who told Donald Trump to "have mercy" on scared children to be deported.

Latin Times

These 12 Senate Democrats voted for the Laken Riley Act

Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to pass an immigration bill to address one of President Donald Trump's top campaign issues.

Roll Call

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.

Reason

ICE Estimates Enforcing Laken Riley Act Would Require Tens of Billions, Over 10,000 Agents and 7,000 Attorneys

Previous estimates rounded out the figure at $3.2 billion but new information reveals that it "does not represent the full cost of implementation"

Latin Times

US Senate forwards bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes

Critics call Democratic lawmakers ‘spineless’ for joining GOP in making bill potentially big legislative win for Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

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 2025 fiscal year.

Latin Times

Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations

Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention’

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Democrats signal openness to Republicans’ Laken Riley Act with key vote

Bill may pass, led by Republicans, without amendments after Democratic resistance vanishes

The Guardian - US

US Senate advances Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft

Laken Riley Act passed House on Tuesday by 264 to 159, showing Democrats are feeling pressure over immigration

Latin Times

These Are the Seven House Democrats Who Flipped Their Vote to Approve the Laken Riley Act

The bill, which now heads to the Senate, passed the House with a 264-159 vote. 48 Democrats supported it alongside all Republicans

Latin Times

Republicans' Chances of Getting The 'Laken Riley Act' Past Senate Democrats

The Laken Riley Act, requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, passed the House Tuesday. It will now go before the Senate.

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The Texas Tribune

U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes

The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. The bill now goes to the Senate where Republicans hold the majority.

The Guardian - US

US House passes bill allowing detention of undocumented immigrants for theft

Laken Riley Act, named for nursing student murdered by Venezuelan, is resurrected after failing in Senate last year

The Independent UK

GOP leaders are moving ahead with the Laken Riley Act. What’s in the bill?

Laken Riley was brutally murdered in February while on a run

Roll Call

Republicans move on immigration bill with some bipartisan support - Roll Call

Republican lawmakers pressed forward on an immigration bill with bipartisan support as a first push in a tough-on-immigration approach.

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House To Vote On Laken Riley Act Addressing Immigration Concerns

House to vote on Laken Riley Act, addressing immigration issues. Bill mandates detention for undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary.

The Independent UK

Man convicted in Laken Riley's killing asks for a new trial

The Venezuelan man convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to serve life in prison without parole is asking for a new trial

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