Senate passes Laken Riley Act in 1st move

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which received some Democratic support, will now head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for a 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.
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President Trump's desk
The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.
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 passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act hours after President Trump was sworn into office Monday — a move that would pave the way for US officials to detain illegal migrants who engage in
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 in Senate, set to become law after final changes made
The House already approved the measure, but because amendments were added in the Senate, the House will have to take one final reconciliation vote before sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Laken Riley Act, Cabinet confirmations expected soon after Trump’s swearing in
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the first moves from Congress following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on ‘Special Report.’
Senate Passes Immigrant Detention Bill That Could Be the First Measure Trump Signs Into Law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
Senate Passes Migrant Detention Bill On Donald Trump's First Day In Office
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require the detention of migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, as well as grant power to states to challenge federal immigration policies ― a big win for newly sworn-in president Donald Trump.
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Ossoff, Warnock back bill named for slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
The U.S. Senate expanded the list of criminal charges that could lead an undocumented immigrant to be deported before approving the Laken Riley Act.
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Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., S.5, the Laken Riley Act, Friday cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing ...
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 ...
Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego side with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act
Kelly and Gallego joined eight other Senate Democrats to help the Republican-led immigrant crime bill thwart a filibuster.
Republicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.
The Senate debate over the immigration crackdown bill has dragged on as Democrats seek amendments from reluctant GOP leaders, ...
Noem optimistic Laken Riley would still be alive if she were DHS secretary, as freshman senator rips Mayorkas
Trump DHS secretary nominee Kristi Noem told GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno in her confirmation hearing that she believes Laken Riley ...