Jan 3, 2025 · Laken Riley Act. This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

The Laken Riley Act is a proposed United States law that requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens [1] charged with or convicted of theft-related crimes, [2] assaulting a police officer, or a crime that results in death or serious bodily injury like drunk driving. [3] [4] The Act would also allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for …

6 days ago · The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. The Laken Riley Act would be the first law for Trump to sign.

6 days ago · The Laken Riley Act, written by Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., would require ICE to take custody of and detain undocumented immigrants who are charged, arrested or convicted of committing acts of ...

5 days ago · This bill would detain people unlawfully in the United States if they are charged with shoplifting or three other specific misdemeanors. The individual would not need to be found guilty. The bill would also allow states to sue the federal government if it fails to do so.

Jan 7, 2025 · The bill, known as the “Laken Riley Act,” would require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary. The legislation is named after a Georgia student who was...

Jan 8, 2025 · The new Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed its first bill Tuesday, the Laken Riley Act, named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student killed by a Venezuelan...

5 days ago · Representative for Georgia's 10th congressional district. Republican. This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 7, 2024 but was never passed by the Senate. Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill.

Jan 7, 2025 · The 119th House passed its first bill of 2025 Tuesday: The Laken Riley Act, which would require the detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for certain non-violent crimes such as theft. Why it matters: It's a sign of just how central immigration and border security will be for Republicans under the incoming Trump administration.

Mar 7, 2024 · The House on Thursday afternoon passed the Laken Riley Act, with all GOP members in attendance plus 37 Democrats supporting the bill. The legislation, introduced by freshman conservative...