Laken Riley Act: Where does it stand in Congress?
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was killed on the University of Georgia campus last year. Jose Ibarra has since been convicted for the crime. The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act this week, but what is next for the bill?
The Laken Riley Act Reminds Us: If a Law Is Named After Someone, It's Probably Bad
There's a popular mantra among skeptics of government power that goes like this: If a law is named after a person, it's probably bad. Usually pegged to a
The Laken Riley Act misses the target
What happened to Laken Riley is a tragedy, and Congress should thoughtfully focus on identifying and removing criminal threats.
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
House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure up on Friday.
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
US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, Georgia Senator confirms his support for bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Laken Riley Act Thursday afternoon and at least one of Georgia’s Senators has confirmed they’ll vote to pass the bill.
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,
Senate passes Laken Riley Act over Democratic Party opposition
The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Senate approves Laken Riley Act | House considering amendments
Hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the nation’s 47th president, the U.S. Senate approved a bill named for the Georgia student whose murder by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant became a rallying cry for immigration reform in the 2024 presidential election.
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.
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Dem Senators From Laken Riley’s Home State Of Georgia Won’t Say How They’ll Vote On Namesake Bill
The two Democratic senators representing Laken Riley’s home state of Georgia remain noncommittal on legislation bearing ...
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Capito, Justice vote for Laken Riley Act
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Sen. Jim Justice voted Monday in favor of a bill to place strict penalties on illegal ...
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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Ossoff, Warnock back bill named for slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
The U.S. Senate expanded the list of criminal charges that could lead an undocumented immigrant to be deported before approving the Laken Riley Act.
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President Trump's desk
The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.