ICE says it will needs massive funding hike, tens of thousands more beds to implement Laken Riley Act
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Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley
The Senate adopted the first amendment to the Laken-Reilly Act on Wednesday as Republicans seek a legislative victory to open the new Congress. The current bill would require federal detention of immigrants without legal status who are accused of theft, robbery, and other related crimes. Senators on Wednesday voted 70-25 in favor of an amendment […]
ROOKE: Democrats Use Laken Riley’s Death To Protect Illegal Immigrants From Deportation
Senate Democrats are missing a chance to show voters a lesson from November regarding their handling of the Laken Riley Act. Republicans are likely using the death of Laken Riley, a Georgia student who was raped and murdered by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant, to push for amendments to the bill that would make it harder […]
Senate closer to adopting Laken Riley Act, cracking down on illegal immigrants for theft-related crimes
The Senate on Monday inched closer to final passage of the Laken Riley Act, which would require immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants who commit theft, shoplifting and other related crimes. Lawmakers voted 82-10 to consider the bill, with dozens of Democrats in addition to Republicans voting in favor. “The bipartisan Laken Riley Act not […]
Senate advances Laken Riley bill past second hurdle
The Laken-Reilly Act cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday, but debate has turned to amendments pushed by Democrats to potentially add changes to the bill. Senators voted 82-10 in favor of the motion to pass the bill, allowing it to begin consideration on the floor. The bill would require federal detention […]
Laken Riley Act Momentum Grows as Senate Democrats Vote to Begin Debate Laken Riley Act Momentum Grows as Senate Democrats Vote to Begin Debate
The Laken Riley Act took another step toward passage Monday night after clearing another hurdle in the Senate. senator I voted The motion to proceed with the bill passed 82-10, allowing the chamber to begin considering the bill and amendments. 333 Democratic members of Congress voted to begin consideration of the bill. The result was […]
DHS Chief Alejandro Mayorkas Seeks to Stop Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley, a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, to bring to DHS any illegal alien charged, arrested, or convicted of crimes such as theft, theft, or robbery. They are reportedly trying to repeal the law. Or get detained for shoplifting. News reporter Pablo Manriquez I […]
I Expect the Laken Riley Act Will Pass ‘with 60% or More in the Senate’
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that the Laken Riley Act, named after a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, received 60 votes in the Senate. He said it would be passed. Or more. Host Jake Tapper said: “Speak to Congress now. The Senate this […]
Padilla says he is ‘a no’ on Laken Riley Act ‘as currently written’
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said Sunday that he is “no” to the Laken Riley Act “as currently written.” “As currently written, I say no, because this means that people charged without conviction, including minors and Dreamers, shoplifting bubble gum, people who are simply charged without conviction, detained and deported.” Because it opens up the possibility […]
Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats
Thirty-three Senate Democrats joined Republicans Thursday to clear key procedural hurdles on the Laken-Reilly Act. The 84-9 vote easily cleared the 60-vote threshold to allow debate on the bill and potential amendments. The Laken-Riley Act requires DHS to detain illegal aliens arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes such as robbery, theft, theft, and shoplifting. The […]