Laken Riley Act passes final congressional vote, heads to Trump’s desk

Category: Legislation

The Laken Riley Act, named after murder victim Laken Riley, has passed its final Congressional vote and is set to be signed by President Trump. The act aims to enhance immigration enforcement by mandating the arrest of undocumented immigrants committing certain crimes and allowing states to take civil action against federal officials who do not enforce immigration laws. The bill received bipartisan support, with 46 Democrats joining Republicans in favor, despite opposition from the majority of Democrats.

Keywords: Laken Riley Act, immigration enforcement, bipartisan support

Source: WRDW-TV

Update At: 1/23/2025

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