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Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law

Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which gives federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. Illegally who have been accused of crimes.
The act is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia who was killed by a Venezuelan man in the U.S. Illegally.
Under the law, federal officials must detain immigrants arrested for crimes like theft or assaulting a police officer.
The Laken Riley Act received bipartisan support in Congress and is the first legislation approved during Trump's second term.

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President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, signed an immigration detention measure into law, saying it will save the lives of countless innocent Americans

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Heartbreaking! Laken Riley's Mother Speaks About the Laken Riley Act

President Trump’s first legislation was The Laken Riley Act. It’s a good act and will help Tom Homan as he rids the country of criminal aliens. This legislation mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants who have been arrested for theft-related crimes. It also includes provisions allowing state attorneys general to sue if the Department of […] The post Heartbreaking! Laken Riley’s Mother Speaks About the Laken Riley Act appeared first on …

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Trump signs new law requiring detention of illegal immigrants charged with theft

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Carolina Journal

Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first bill this term into law

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Alabama Political Reporter

Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt

In a significant legislative milestone, President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday signed into law the Laken Riley Act, marking the first bill enacted during his tenure as the 47th President of the United States. This bipartisan legislation represents the most substantial reform in immigration enforcement and border security in nearly three decades. The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants who commit offenses such as the…

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Laken Riley’s Mom Breaks Down in Tears as She Thanks Trump for Signing Bill - News Addicts

President Donald Trump marked the first major legislative victory of his second term on Wednesday, signing into law the Laken Riley Act—a bill aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement and detaining illegal immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes before a conviction. The signing took place in Washington, D.C., with lawmakers, supporters, and Riley’s family in […] The post Watch: Laken Riley’s Mom Breaks Down in Tears as She Thanks Tr…

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