The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act 264-159. Some critics say it could pose a threat to civil liberties while supporters say it will make the U.S. safer.

A Georgia judge ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, the man convicted in the 2024 murder of 22-year-old university ...

Laken Riley Act saw bipartisan support. Although criticized by civil and immigrant rights organizations, the bill passed Congress with backing from 12 swing state Democrats in the Senate.

The House of Representatives passed a Senate-revised version of the Laken Riley Act Wednesday, sending the first piece of significant legislation to President Trump's desk for his expected signature.

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. A ...

The Laken Riley Act directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes, or those accused of assaulting a police officer.

President Donald Trump hugs Allyson Phillips, mother of Laken Riley, before he signs the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP ...

The Laken Riley Act, as the law is known, directs the authorities to detain and deport immigrants who are accused — not yet convicted — of specific crimes, if they are in the country illegally.

Riley is one of numerous American citizens who have been murdered by illegal aliens during the Biden administration.. Collins first introduced the Laken Riley Act in the 118th Congress. The bill ...

Under the Laken Riley Act, federal officials are required to detain any immigrant arrested or charged with crimes like theft or assaulting a police officer, or offenses that injure or kill someone.

“The Laken Riley Act will become the very first bill that I proudly sign into law as the 47th president of the United States,” Trump said during a signing ceremony at the White House on ...

The Laken Riley Act passed the House last week, 264 to 159, with 48 Democrats in support. Among them were seven Democrats from California, including Reps. George Whitesides ...