Kennedy helps champion Laken Riley Act in new Congress

Category: Legislation

Senators John Kennedy and Katie Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act, which mandates ICE to detain illegal immigrants committing theft-related offenses. The act is named after Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant who had prior shoplifting charges. The legislation aims to enhance immigration enforcement and allow states to take civil action against federal officials for non-enforcement of immigration laws.

Keywords: Laken Riley Act, immigration enforcement, illegal immigrants

Source: Kennedy.Senate.gov

Update At: 1/8/2025

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