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Congress Passes Laken Riley Act, Sending Immigration Crackdown Bill to Trump’s Desk

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
January 23, 2025
in Politics, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, U.S.
Congress Passes Laken Riley Act, Sending Immigration Crackdown Bill to Trump’s Desk
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Congress approved the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, January 22nd, a measure requiring undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained pending trial. The bipartisan legislation, passed by both the House and Senate, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature as the first law enacted under the Republican-controlled Congress.

Named after a Georgia nursing student who was tragically killed by an undocumented migrant in 2024, the bill directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain individuals charged with offenses such as theft, assault on law enforcement, or causing serious bodily harm. It also empowers state attorneys general to sue the federal government over perceived harm from national immigration policies.

The House passed the bill by a vote of 263 to 156, with support from 48 Democrats. The Senate approved it 64 to 35 after adding provisions targeting immigrants who harm others. Georgia Congressman Mike Collins, who wrote the Laken Riley Act, said, “For a young lady that wanted to dedicate her career and her life to saving lives, now her name will live on forever and it will save lives.”

Critics of the act argue it unfairly targets individuals who have not been convicted of crimes and lacks funding for implementation. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a vocal opponent, contrasted the bill’s harsh stance with Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters. Despite such objections, the act drew Democratic support from lawmakers citing public safety concerns.

The act reflects Trump’s immigration agenda, which has included a flurry of executive orders bolstering enforcement. Republican lawmakers view its passage as a victory for their efforts to solidify immigration reforms.

The Laken Riley Act highlights ongoing divisions over immigration policy. While proponents argue the bill is necessary to protect public safety, detractors point to studies suggesting lower crime rates among undocumented immigrants compared to native-born citizens. The debate underscores broader tensions shaping U.S. immigration laws and enforcement strategies.

President Trump is expected to sign the act into law, marking a significant milestone for his administration and a signal of the GOP’s legislative priorities moving forward.

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