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House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress

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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 19:20 GMT by ABC
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The House will vote at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress.

The House of Representatives is set to vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, which aims to mandate the detention of undocumented immigrants who commit certain crimes like theft or burglary. This legislative push comes in the wake of the tragic murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant. The bill has garnered support from Republican lawmakers and has been fast-tracked for a vote, reflecting the GOP's focus on immigration enforcement. Critics, including some Democrats, argue that the bill might not effectively address the underlying issues of immigration and crime, pointing out that existing laws already allow for the detention of such offenders. The debate around the bill highlights the ongoing national conversation about immigration policy, public safety, and the balance between enforcement and reform.

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