The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft,

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 law enforcement to detain any illegal immigrants accused of theft-related crimes or assaulting law enforcement.

The bill to ensure the deportation of undocumented immigrants arrested for other crimes is entirely sensible. When a police officer arrests an undocumented immigrant on charges of burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting, what should happen? That question is at the heart of legislation coming up for a Senate vote on Friday.

The U.S. Senate Monday voted to proceed with consideration of a bill that would impose new mandatory immigration detention requirements for immigrants charged with property crimes and give broad legal standing to state attorneys general.

Ten U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes needed on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft.

GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump; 10 Democrats vote with GOP majority to advance bill to final vote

Trump supporters love her. But the South Dakota governor will likely be asked about family separation at the border - and the dog she says she shot.

Some New Hampshire Republican legislators are aiming to add new rules focused on immigrants and immigration enforcement.

The bill, named after a nursing student who was killed by an undocumented migrant, would take away some federal immigration authority and also target immigrants who have not been convicted of crimes.

Thursday's vote to advance the Laken Riley Act does not guarantee the immigration bill will have enough votes to pass the Senate.

Leaders of local law enforcement agencies are clear on one thing when it comes to investigating crimes — a person’s immigration status should not be a factor. Donald Trump’s second term as president begins Monday,