The Laken Riley Act Reminds Us: If a Law Is Named After Someone, It's Probably Bad
Riley's murder was an atrocity. But the law bearing her name is a grab bag of authoritarian policies that have little to do with her death.
Laken Riley Act nears final vote
The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes,
These 10 Democrats voted to tee up final vote on Laken Riley Act
Ten Democrats in the Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, teeing up a final vote in the upper chamber. The Democratic supporters were Sens. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and giving him an early win on one of his key issues.
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act
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
Laken Riley Act clears final Senate filibuster, teeing up passage for Trump’s first day
A bipartisan bill to crack down on illegal immigration narrowly overcame its second and final 60-vote filibuster Friday, all but ensuring its eventual passage in Congress. The Laken Riley Act would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants charged,
Laken Riley Act could be Trump’s first bill to sign into law
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
The Senate advances 'Laken Riley Act,' a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
Newly in the majority, Senate Republicans have made the so-called Laken Riley Act — named after a Georgia student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man — a top priority, potentially making it the first bill Trump signs as president.
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
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 ...
Senate on track to pass bill named for murdered jogger Laken Riley to crack down on illegal migrant crime
Senators will vote on final passage of the bill Monday evening, following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ...
Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego side with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act
Kelly and Gallego joined eight other Senate Democrats to help the Republican-led immigrant crime bill thwart a filibuster.
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House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The 264-159 vote to pass the Laken Riley Act puts pressure on Senate Democrats to support the legislation when Republicans, ...
Senate ends debate on Laken Riley Act, setting up rollback of migrant rights with Democratic support
The bill would mandate federal detention of undocumented immigrants merely accused of crimes such as shoplifting ...
ICE says it will need massive funding hike, tens of thousands more beds to implement Laken Riley Act
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that the Laken Riley Act is going to costs billions of dollars to implement, given the need for more beds.
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, ...