US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft
The House passed the Laken Riley Act on Tuesday, which could have unauthorized immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes deported.

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2 developments- Jan 7, 2025House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress
- Jan 9, 2025US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft
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Quiet for 628 daysLast development · Jan 9, 2025 — US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft
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3 viewpointsKey Senate Democrats come out in favor of "Laken Riley" bill that could enable mass deportations
Senate set to advance Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
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5 viewpointsLaken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
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12 viewpointsSenate advances Laken Riley Act, letting states sue DHS for illegal immigration effects
Laken Riley Act: House passes first bill of new Congress to detain migrants for theft crimes
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