Act, Senate and Laken Riley

House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The new Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed its first bill Tuesday, the Laken Riley Act, named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student killed by a Venezuelan immigrant living in the country without legal permission.
US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, Georgia Senator confirms his support for bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Laken Riley Act Thursday afternoon and at least one of Georgia’s Senators has confirmed they’ll vote to pass the bill.
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.
Senate Democrats overwhelmingly back advancing Laken Riley immigration bill with Booker and Kim voting no
The bill, which would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes, was the first to be voted on by the newly installed Republican-controlled Senate.
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, on X: "The Laken Riley Act pretends to be about stopping ILLEGAL immigrants who commit crimes. In fact, it's a Trojan horse designed to destroy legal migration because nativists cannot help themselves. They simply don't care about illegal immigration as much as legal immigration."
Dem Senators From Laken Riley’s Home State Of Georgia Won’t Say How They’ll Vote On Namesake Bill
The two Democratic senators representing Laken Riley’s home state of Georgia remain noncommittal on legislation bearing her name nearly a year after she was murdered by an illegal migrant. The Senate is slated to hold a procedural vote on the Laken Riley Act,
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.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Georgia members of U.S. Congress show bipartisan support for Laken Riley Act
The U.S. Senate has passed the Laken Riley Act with support from the both Georgia senators. The act would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants for robbery, shoplifting or burglary at the point of arrest, and allow state attorneys general to sue the federal government for failing to enforce immigration law.
Dozens of Senate Democrats Join GOP in Advancing Laken Riley Immigration Bill
While attending nursing school at the University of Georgia, Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Schumer to support advancing Laken Riley immigration bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed Thursday that he was prepared to support a procedural vote later that afternoon to advance the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, which would crack down on illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes.
Full List of Democrats Who Voted for Laken Riley Act
The bill allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants who commit violent ...
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BIPARTISAN: Laken Riley Act Passes With Many Democrat Votes
The GOP-controlled House voted Tuesday to pass the Laken Riley Act, a bill that prioritizes the arrest of some criminal ...
Amo, Magaziner defend ‘no’ votes on Laken Riley Act
Georgia, and orders the Department of Homeland Security to detain migrants without legal status when accused of shoplifting, ...