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The Laken Riley Act is a United States law that requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants [1] admitting to, [2] charged with, or convicted of theft-related crimes, [3] assaulting a police officer, or a crime that results in death or serious bodily injury like drunk driving.
President Donald Trump has signed the first law of his second administration: the Laken Riley Act.. The legislation will require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are in the U.S ...
The Laken Riley Act has three significant provisions: to require detention of immigrants convicted of certain crimes; to authorize state governments to sue the federal government over its handling ...
PHOTO: 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 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.
The Laken Riley Act is designed to forestall a repeat of that situation. Laken Riley was brutally strangled and bludgeoned to death in February of last year. Allyson Phillips/Facebook
The Laken Riley Act passed the House on Tuesday with support from 216 Republicans and 48 Democrats. The Senate is considering the legislation, which has drawn an unusual amount of support from ...
The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain “non-U.S. nationals” who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.