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Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Budd’s Immigration Enforcement Bill Passes Senate
The bill will be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week before heading to President Trump to be signed into law.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration
The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make it through the upper chamber in the new Congress and putting it a step
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Senate Passes Laken Riley Act in Bipartisan Vote
An amended version of the Laken Riley Act passed through the Senate Monday night with bipartisan support in a vote of 64 to 35.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, handing Trump first legislative victory
Senate passage gives Trump a legislative victory on his first day back in the White House and jump-starts his sweeping agenda to curb illegal immigration.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act hours after President Trump was sworn into office Monday — a move that would pave the way for US officials to detain illegal migrants who engage in
Senator Blackburn Praises Senate Passage Of Laken Riley Act
Senator Marsha Blackburn on Monday praised the passage by the U.S. Senate of the Laken Riley Act.
Senate passes 'Laken Riley' crime bill with support from Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
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U.S. Senate advances Sarah’s Law, drafted after Iowan’s 2016 death
A bill Iowa’s congressional delegation has lobbied for since 2017 has been added to legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate ...
Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on immigration and border security on Day 1
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his ...
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 ...
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 ...