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House 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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ICE warns Laken Riley Act could force it to release detained migrants

ICE currently only has funding for 42,000 detention beds.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Politico

Biden admin to GOP: Immigration bill will cost more than $3 billion

Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a letter dated December 2024 that the Laken Riley Act would come with significant costs for additional beds and personnel.

2 months ago

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Punchbowl News

ICE says Laken Riley Act would cost $3B

The Senate is currently considering the legislation, which would make it easier for law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.

2 months ago

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Political Wire

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

2 months ago·New York, United States

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NEW: Senate Expected To Pass Laken Riley Act In Huge Early Win For Trump

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to take office with a significant legislative accomplishment on the horizon, and one that dovetails with his message of increasing federal efforts to deport criminal illegal immigrants. The U.S. House on Tuesday passed the Laken Riley Act, which would lower the criminal threshold for individuals living in the U.S. illegally and charged with certain nonviolent crimes like theft, burglary, and the sale of nar…

US 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.

2 months ago·Singapore

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