Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
US Senate Democrats Help Advance Republican Bill on Migrants Accused of Theft
U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft, days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
We asked all 58 California sheriffs about immigration enforcement under Trump. Here’s what they said
Look up how your sheriff responded to questions about their plans to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and ...
Why the Senate should pass the Laken Riley Act
The bill to ensure the deportation of undocumented immigrants arrested for other crimes is entirely sensible. When a police ...
The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here’s what it would do
The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal ...
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 ...