The Laken Riley Act is a U.S. law that mandates the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of theft-related offenses, assaulting a police officer, or committing crimes that lead to death or serious injury, such as drunk driving. The law also grants states the right to sue the Department of Homeland Security if they believe there has been a failure in immigration enforcement.
To mandate the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain aliens charged with theft in the United States, along with other related provisions.
This was introduced in the 119th United States Congress, with 53 co-sponsors. The law amends the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 and modifies sections of Title 8 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), specifically sections 1182(d)(f), 1225(b), 1226, 1226(c), 1231(a)(2), 1252(f), and 1253.
Legislative History:
- Introduced in the Senate as S. 5 by Katie Britt (R-AL) on January 6, 2025.
- Passed the U.S. Senate with amendments on January 20, 2025, with a vote of 64-35.
- Passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 22, 2025, with a vote of 263-156.
- Signed into law by President Donald Trump on January 29, 2025.
The bill was introduced in response to the murder of Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant who had previously been cited for shoplifting on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
Post a Comment