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 […]