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 …

The Laken Riley Act is a United States law that requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants [1] admitting to, [2] charged with, or convicted of theft …

1 day ago · The Laken Riley Act, named for the slain nursing school student who was attacked and killed by a Venezuelan citizen who had entered the U.S. illegally, is the first legislative win …

2 days ago · Riley, the namesake of the bill, was killed by Jose Ibarra, an immigrant without legal status first arrested in September 2022 on charges of illegal entry, outside Atlanta in February …

2 days ago · The bill is named for 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed last year by a man who was in the country illegally. The Laken Riley Act passed the …

Jan 24, 2025 · 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 …

2 days ago · Laken Riley Act Is an Effort to Target Migrants Accused of Crimes. ... The bill became law barely 10 days into Mr. Trump’s presidency, and came amid the president’s …

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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · Washington — The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration. The Laken Riley Act would …

1 day ago · Riley’s parents and sister were also at the event, and her mother spoke before the bill signing, calling Trump “a man of his word.” “Laken was a brilliant and beautiful 22-year-old …