Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley

Colorado’s Michael Bennet pushes amendments to Congress’ immigration bill that would protect minors, Dreamers from detainment

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Wednesday introduced amendments to the Republican-led immigration bill that has divided Democrats in Congress.  The Laken Riley Act would require federal immigration officials to detain undocumented immigrants who are suspected of or charged with petty crimes like theft, burglary and shoplifting.  The bill passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives by a vote of 264-159, gaining the support of 48 Dem…

Senate Clears Laken Riley Act for Final Vote

The Senate on Jan. 17 ended debate on legislation that requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain illegal immigrants arrested for theft, burglary, or shoplifting. That bill, the Laken Riley Act, also allows states to sue the federal government if it fails to enforce immigration policy. It passed the House with bipartisan support on Jan. 7 and has now crossed another important procedural hurdle, with the Senate voting 61–35 to p…

Laken Riley Act clears critical hurdle in US Senate

Senators voted 61-35 on a bill that would require detention of immigrants without legal status who are accused of certain crimes - Anadolu Ajansı

Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act

(The Center Square) – After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower

Senate Advances Laken Riley Act, Setting Stage for an  Early Immigration Win for Trump

The bill, named for the Georgia woman murdered by an illegal immigrant, mandates detention of undocumented immigrants for certain crimes clears key hurdle with a 61-35 vote