These 12 Democrats voted for the GOP immigration bill dubbed the Laken Riley Act
Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday to pass a bill on immigration, a topic that has faced congressional gridlock for years, to address one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign issues just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and giving more weight to his plans to deport millions of migrants.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration
The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make it through the upper chamber in the new Congress and putting it a step
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, handing Trump first legislative victory
Senate passage gives Trump a legislative victory on his first day back in the White House and jump-starts his sweeping agenda to curb illegal immigration.
GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Senate passes 'Laken Riley' crime bill with support from Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
Immigration advocates say Laken Riley Act will deny due process
An immigration bill that would detain noncitizens for low-level criminal charges continues to work its way through Congress.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Trump is sworn into office
If passed, it would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain immigrants without legal status accused of theft, burglary, and other crimes.
Senate immigration bill aims to overturn Supreme Court precedent in a sea change for legal system, experts say
Anti-immigrant state officials and federal judges would have new power to dictate immigration enforcement– including whether ...
Mace immigration bill gets support from more than 60 Dems
Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) bill titled Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act passed in a 274-145 vote ...
Crackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power
A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position ...
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ICE Warns Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill Is a Total Bust
Republicans’ prized immigration bill, the Laken Riley Act, is apparently too expensive to implement, according to U.S.
Trump to sign sweeping executive actions on immigration, launch fight to end birthright citizenship
Incoming White House officials outlined a series of sweeping immigration executive actions Monday that include declaring a ...
The Laken Riley Act misses the target
What happened to Laken Riley is a tragedy, and Congress should thoughtfully focus on identifying and removing criminal ...
Sen. Katie Britt: Why Laken Riley Act is proof of GOP unity
Ala., joins 'America Reports' to share her experience meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and how senators prepare to vote on her immigration bill.