Politics and Government
Politics and Government
House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
- The new Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed its first bill on Tuesday, the Laken Riley Act, named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student killed by a Venezuelan immigrant living in the country without legal permission.
The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which aims to require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented immigrants who commit theft or burglary offenses. The bill, named after Laken Riley, a nursing student killed by an undocumented immigrant, passed with a vote of 251-170, garnering support from some Democrats alongside Republicans. This legislation now heads to the Senate, where it has seen increasing Democratic support. The act seeks to address crimes committed by undocumented immigrants by ensuring they are detained, reflecting a broader debate on immigration and public safety. The bill's passage in the House marks a significant step in the legislative process, highlighting the bipartisan concern over immigration-related crime.
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