US EditionHouse Passes Laken Riley Act to Deport Immigrants Convicted of Lower-Level Crimes
- The House passed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, with a vote of 264 to 159, including support from 48 Democrats.
- The legislation is named after Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed in 2024 by an undocumented migrant, which sparked a national debate on immigration and crime.
- Senators John Fetterman and Gary Peters expressed support for the bill, highlighting its importance in border security and public safety.
- The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain despite Republican control, as it aims to address concerns over undocumented immigrants and crime.
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GOP Immigration Bill Would Cost More Than $3 Billion
Politico: "Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it would require more than $3.2 billion in additional funding to implement the Laken Riley Act, according to a memo that the agency prepared last year.""That memo, crafted by the Biden administration, said implementation of the legislation as writ
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WTVBUS Senate poised to vote on bill imposing new penalties on migrants accused of crimes
The U.S. Senate on Thursday was expected to advance a bill to require the federal government to detain migrants living in the U.S. illegally who are detained for suspected criminal activity, even if they are not charged with crimes, as a growing number of Democrats voiced support for the Republican-backed measure.
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