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Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which received some Democratic support, will now head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for a signature.
Senate passes 'Laken Riley' crime bill with support from Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President Trump's desk
The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.
Senate Passes Laken Riley Act in Bipartisan Vote
An amended version of the Laken Riley Act passed through the Senate Monday night with bipartisan support in a vote of 64 to 35.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act hours after President Trump was sworn into office Monday — a move that would pave the way for US officials to detain illegal migrants who engage in
Laken Riley Act, Cabinet confirmations expected soon after Trump’s swearing in
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the first moves from Congress following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on ‘Special Report.’
The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.
Senate Passes Immigrant Detention Bill That Could Be the First Measure Trump Signs Into Law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump
The U.S. Senate Friday voted to advance a bill that would require the expansion of mass detention for immigrants charged or arrested for property crimes, setting it up to be one of the first measures signed into law by incoming President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ossoff, Warnock back bill named for slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
The U.S. Senate expanded the list of criminal charges that could lead an undocumented immigrant to be deported before approving the Laken Riley Act.
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Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., S.5, the Laken Riley Act, Friday cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing ...
The Laken Riley Act misses the target
What happened to Laken Riley is a tragedy, and Congress should thoughtfully focus on identifying and removing criminal ...
Republicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.
The Senate debate over the immigration crackdown bill has dragged on as Democrats seek amendments from reluctant GOP leaders, ...
Noem optimistic Laken Riley would still be alive if she were DHS secretary, as freshman senator rips Mayorkas
Trump DHS secretary nominee Kristi Noem told GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno in her confirmation hearing that she believes Laken Riley ...