The Senate approved a bill on Monday that would mandate detentions and potential deportations for undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. This bill, named the Laken Riley Act, is named after a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a migrant who crossed into the United States illegally from Venezuela. The migrant had previously been arrested in a shoplifting case, but had not been detained.
The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 64 to 35, with 12 Democrats joining Republicans to approve the bill. This reflects a growing bipartisan consensus around clamping down on those who have entered the country without authorization.
The bill is now expected to be passed by the House and signed into law by President Trump. This would mark the beginning of President Trump's promised immigration crackdown as he starts his second term.
5 Comments
Karamba
We should be standing up for the rights of all people, regardless of their immigration status.
Matzomaster
The Laken Riley Act is based on fear and scapegoating. It is not a solution to the challenges we face on immigration.
Rotfront
This bill is necessary to protect our communities from criminals who are in the country illegally.
Matzomaster
This bill will make our country safer.
Karamba
This bill will deter people from entering the country illegally.