Senate passes Laken Riley Act to detain more illegal immigrants

Senators on Monday approved the first major immigration crackdown of the new Trump administration by passing the Laken Riley Act, which will push the federal government to detain and deport illegal migrants who commit even minor crimes such as shoplifting.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Jan 18, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Laken Riley Act Clears Final Test Before Expected Senate Passage
  2. Jan 19, 2025Only lean-right coverage:The Laken Riley Act exposes Democrats’ hypocrisy over immigration | Heba Gowayed
  3. Jan 21, 2025Senate passes Laken Riley Act to detain more illegal immigrants

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Last development · Jan 21, 2025 — Senate passes Laken Riley Act to detain more illegal immigrants

How each side is putting it

Left

2 viewpoints
SalonLeft· 616d ago

"Sweeping assault on core principles": Anti-immigrant Laken Riley Act passes with Democratic support

NBC NewsLean Left· 616d ago

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

Center

1 viewpoint
CBS NewsCenter· 616d ago

Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House

Right

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New York PostLean Right· 616d ago

Senate passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown

The American ConservativeLean Right· 616d ago

Senate Passes Laken Riley Act

Washington TimesLean Right· 616d ago

Senate passes Laken Riley Act to detain more illegal immigrants

Breitbart NewsRight· 619d ago

Laken Riley Act Clears Final Test Before Expected Senate Passage

Other outlets

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Left

2 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 616d ago

US Senate passes migrant detention bill hours after Trump sworn in

The GuardianLean Left· 618d ago

The Laken Riley Act exposes Democrats’ hypocrisy over immigration | Heba Gowayed

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