Laken Riley Act: Congress passes immigration crackdown in early win for Trump

Category: Politics

The US Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, mandating that undocumented immigrants arrested for theft or violent crimes be held in jail pending trial. The bill, named after a Georgia nursing student murdered by a Venezuelan man, received bipartisan support and is set to be signed into law by President Trump. Critics argue it unfairly targets suspects not yet convicted of crimes and lacks funding for implementation.

Keywords: Laken Riley Act, immigration, Congress

Source: BBC News

Update At: 1/23/2025

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