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Tester becomes first Democrat to co-sponsor Laken Riley Act after voting against it as amendment

Jon Tester, a Democratic U.S. Senator, supports the bipartisan Laken Riley Act, highlighting border security as a key issue for the 2024 election.
Tester co-sponsored the bill after input from Montana law enforcement to ensure accountability for illegal immigrants committing crimes.
Tester became the first Democratic U.S. Senator to endorse the legislation.

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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to back GOP-championed Laken Riley Act

Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester will become the first Senate Democrat to back an immigration bill that has been championed by Republicans in Congress.

11 days ago·United States

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The Hill

Tester becomes first Democrat to co-sponsor Laken Riley Act after voting against it as amendment

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) on Thursday became the first Senate Democrat to co-sponsor the Laken Riley Act, which is named after the 22-year-old nursing student who was killed on the University of Georgia’s campus by a Venezuelan migrant. Tester’s co-sponsorship of the measure is notable because he voted against it when it was offered as…

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

Vulnerable Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

Democratic Montana Sen. Jon Tester wants to co-sponsor the Laken Riley Act after opposing a similar amendment just weeks ago.

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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Political Wire

Tester Will Back GOP Immigration Bill

Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) “will continue his efforts to distinguish himself as a border security hard-liner on Thursday by becoming the first Senate Democrat to back an immigration bill that has been championed by Republicans in both chambers of Congress,” ABC News reports. “The Laken Riley Act would require federal officials to apprehend and detain undocumented immigrants who commit crimes such as burglary, shoplifting or larceny until these indiv…

11 days ago·New York, United States

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Helena Independent Record

Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill

Tester is facing a tough reelection challenge in the fall and his campaign has continually framed him as tough on the border.

11 days ago·Helena, United States

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The Free Press (Tampa)

Vulnerable Montana Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

Democratic Montana Sen. Jon Tester appears to be changing his tune on supporting the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, named after the 22-year-old nursing

11 days ago·Tampa, United States

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Tester becomes first Democrat to co-sponsor Laken Riley Act after voting against it as amendment

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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to back GOP-championed Laken Riley Act

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to back GOP-championed Laken Riley Act

Tester becomes first Democrat to co-sponsor Laken Riley Act after voting against it as amendment

Tester becomes first Democrat to co-sponsor Laken Riley Act after voting against it as amendment

Vulnerable Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

Vulnerable Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

Tester Will Back GOP Immigration Bill

Tester Will Back GOP Immigration Bill

Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill

Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill

Vulnerable Montana Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

Vulnerable Montana Dem Senator Co-Sponsors Laken Riley Act Weeks After Opposing Provision

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