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.

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.

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.

Here are some things to know about the Laken Riley Act: Who was Laken Riley? Riley, 22, was a student at Augusta University College of Nursing when she went out for a run on Feb. 22, 2024.

The Laken Riley Act is on its way to President Donald Trump's desk as the first bill he will sign into law. Here's what this strict immigration measure means for the undocumented. The immigration ...

The Laken Riley Act is the first piece of legislation to pass through the new Republican-controlled Congress and comes as a statement of the party's intent to tackle immigration quickly.

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.

Congress. 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 ...

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.

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.

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.