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Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., S.5, the Laken Riley Act, Friday cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing the necessary support in the U.S. Senate for final passage. Following the Senate invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days.
Katie Britt says Laken Riley Act will ‘save lives,’ expects bill to pass
The Alabama Senator's crackdown on illegal immigrants charged with certain crimes has gained some bipartisan support in Congress.
Sen. Katie Britt's Impassioned Plea Ahead of Laken Riley Act Vote
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a compelling speech on the Senate floor, advocating for the swift passage of the bipartisan Laken Riley Act. Named after 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley,
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tedd Budd’s Immigration Enforcement Bill Passes Senate
The bill will be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week before heading to President Trump to be signed into law.
Katie Britt bill inspired by Laken Riley clears another hurdle in Senate vote
The Laken Riley Act, which would force U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement to hold undocumented migrants charged with theft and similar crimes, survived a filibuster Friday when nine Democrats joined 52 Republicans to push the bill forward.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, handing Trump first legislative victory
Senate passage gives Trump a legislative victory on his first day back in the White House and jump-starts his sweeping agenda to curb illegal immigration.
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 Democrats boil over Laken Riley missteps
The Laken Riley Act is roiling the Senate Democratic Conference, as senators believe their party bungled immigration and border security in 2024 but aren’t happy about the swift passage of a bill they view as terrible policy.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,
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, 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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Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
This legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in ...
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
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Katie Britt tells Democrats to ‘wake up’ and recognize people want ‘solutions’ on immigration
Britt contended that the Biden administration’s “open border policies” have been the most litigated topic over the last ...
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, on X: "The Laken Riley Act pretends to be about stopping ILLEGAL immigrants who commit crimes. In fact, it's a Trojan horse designed ...