House passes Laken Riley Act targeting immigrant detention, set to become Trump’s first signed bill in second term
Thursday, 23 January 2025 The House approved the Laken Riley Act, aimed at detaining undocumented immigrants who commit certain nonviolent crimes, following the murder of Laken Riley by an undocumented immigrant. With bipartisan support, the Act awaits President Trump's signature. Critics argue the bill undermines due process, while supporters focus on its intent to enhance public safety.
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a surprise plan to detain thousands of undocumented migrants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba's military prison used to detain terrorism suspects since the 9/11 attacks...
President Donald Trump regaled House Republicans on Monday with a rhetorical highlight reel from his first week in office, and he urged them to support his immigration crackdown and border security..
The passing of the act in the House marked Trump's first legislative victory as the bill received 263-156 vote, with 46 Democrats supporting it after the Senate... DNA