US EditionSenate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration
- The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, with a vote of 64-35, including support from 12 Democrats.
- The bill is named after a Georgia nursing student whose murder became a rallying cry for Trump's campaign and reflects a shift toward stricter immigration policies.
- The legislation allows states to challenge federal immigration decisions and requires funding of around $100 billion for enforcement, which remains uncertain.
- Trump stated, 'We don't want criminals coming into our country,' emphasizing the bill's focus on detaining illegal immigrants who commit crimes.
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Will the Laken Riley Act reshape immigration in the US and lead to visa bans for India?
The Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia murder victim, proposes sweeping changes to US immigration enforcement, including mandatory detention for accused immigrants and visa bans for 'uncooperative' nations. India is on that list. With bipartisan support, it promises to reshape immigration policy but raises concerns about economic, humanitarian, and diplomatic repercussions
·Mumbai, India
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dailyjournal.netIndiana Senators, Shreve support Laken Riley Act
Indiana’s U.S. senators joined a bipartisan group to vote for the Laken Riley Act. Continue reading at The Republic News.
·Columbus, United States
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