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Senate Democrats willing to advance Laken Riley Act. Here’s why
A GOP-led bill that would hold migrants in the country illegal accountable for committing crimes gained momentum in the Senate and beat the filibuster in an 84 to 9 vote. Utah Republican Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act,
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Senator Ruben Gallego on Laken Riley Act as it heads to the house for vote
The House on Tuesday approved a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes.
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber.
The Controversial 'Laken Riley Act': Senate Approaches Crucial Immigration Vote
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the 'Laken Riley Act,' a bill requiring detention of certain migrants suspected of criminal activity. The House passed the bill with some bipartisan support. Democrats remain divided,
Senate votes to advance Laken Riley Act, and start debate on immigration bill
Thursday's vote to advance the Laken Riley Act does not guarantee the immigration bill will have enough votes to pass the Senate.
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday helped Republicans advance an immigration bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, but some experts are questioning whether they really know what they are supporting.
Schumer to support advancing Laken Riley immigration bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed Thursday that he was prepared to support a procedural vote later that afternoon to advance the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, which would crack down on illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes.
Dozens of Senate Democrats Join GOP in Advancing Laken Riley Immigration Bill
While attending nursing school at the University of Georgia, Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, letting states sue DHS for illegal immigration effects
The bill is named after and was inspired by a Georgia nursing student who was attacked and brutally murdered while jogging by an illegal immigrant in February 2024.
Ruben Gallego joins Fetterman in sponsoring Laken Riley immigration bill
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Wednesday became the second Senate Democrat to co-sponsor a Republican-led bill to crack down on ...
What Is in the Laken Riley Act?
The Senate is poised to take up the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that's already passed the House. Here's what's in it ...
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law ...
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A GOP bill to fuck over undocumented people? Sign Ruben Gallego up!
Ruben Gallego backs the Laken Riley Act, which allows deportations of undocumented people charged but not convicted of crimes.
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Senator Gallego cosponsors Laken Riley Act to detain migrants who commit theft
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego cosponsored the Laken Riley Act Wednesday. The Laken Riley Act requires ...
Democrats signal openness to Republicans’ Laken Riley Act with key vote
In the Senate, the bill easily passed a key vote to allow debate to begin next week. Democrats signaled Wednesday that they’d ...
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The bill, named for a nursing school student who was murdered by a man in the country illegally, passed the House last year.