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 […]
Laken Riley Act roils NJ governor’s race as 2 Dems skip roll: ‘The more someone campaigns the less they vote’
Two Democrats in the 2025 race to replace term-limited New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy failed to vote on the Laken-Reilly Act in Congress this week, drawing criticism from gubernatorial candidates of both parties. The House Clerk's Office said Essex Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Bergen County Rep. Josh Gottheimer would allow city and state authorities to […]
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster in Thursday's procedural vote and advanced to a final vote with more than 60 votes. The measure passed the filibuster by an 84-9 margin. Democrats who voted against were Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.), Sen. Maisie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sen. Andy Kim (D.N.J.), and Sen. Ed Markey (D.N.J.). (Massachusetts), […]
Did moderate Democrats get religion with embrace of Laken Riley Act?
Congressional Republicans ran a campaign on border security last year. So it's not really surprising that the first legislative efforts in 2025 focused on illegal immigration and tightening border security. Some will debate whether Congressional Republicans appropriated the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley for political gain. Riley, 22, went for a run in […]
Senate Dems to join Republicans to advance anti-illegal immigration bill named after Laken Riley
Many Senate Democrats have said they will vote to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants convicted of theft, increasing the chances of the bill passing the Senate. At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to vote to pass the bill in the Senate, and if all Republicans vote yes, it […]