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Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
WASHINGTON – Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
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Senate appears poised to move forward on immigration bill
Ala., has told Senate Republicans there appears to be enough Democrats to move forward on an immigration bill.
Migrant detention bill before U.S. Senate could give Texas more sway over immigration policy
Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge federal immigration officials.
Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft,
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump
The U.S. Senate Friday voted to advance a bill that would expand mass detention for immigrants charged or arrested for property crimes.
Key members of the Trump administration face Senate confirmation. Track their progress here
As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...
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CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Ernst push to close migrant crime ‘loophole’ gains traction in Senate
Sarah’s Law was being considered as an amendment to the Laken Riley Act, which is on the Senate floor this week.
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U.S. Senate moves ahead with immigration bill expanding detention for theft, shoplifting
The U.S. Senate Monday voted to proceed with consideration of a bill that would impose new mandatory immigration detention ...
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act
After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would ...
NH lawmakers look to act on immigration, mass deportations
Some New Hampshire Republican legislators are aiming to add new rules focused on immigrants and immigration enforcement.
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ICE Estimates Enforcing Laken Riley Act Would Require Tens of Billions, Over 10,000 Agents and 7,000 Attorneys
Previous estimates rounded out the figure at $3.2 billion but new information reveals that it "does not represent the full ...
Noem awaits confirmation for DHS role. What to know about the Senate confirmation process
Kristi Noem's time as the veritable CEO of South Dakota is drawing to a close, and the next chapter in her political story is ...
Local law enforcement leaders brace for Trump immigration policy
Leaders of local law enforcement agencies are clear on one thing when it comes to investigating crimes — a person’s immigration status should not be a factor. Donald Trump’s second term as president ...