These 12 Democrats voted for the GOP immigration bill dubbed the Laken Riley Act
Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday to pass a bill on immigration, a topic that has faced congressional gridlock for years, to address one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign issues just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Crackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power
A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position themselves on immigration, with some already shifting to the right.
Senate Passes Migrant Detention Bill On Donald Trump's First Day In Office
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require the detention of migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, as well as grant power to states to challenge federal immigration policies ― a big win for newly sworn-in president Donald Trump.
Alert: Senate gives final approval to migrant detention measure, likely making it the first bill that Trump will sign into law
Senate gives final approval to migrant detention measure, likely making it the first bill that Trump will sign into law.
Trump Starts Immigration Crackdown, Enlisting the Military and Testing the Law
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Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
This legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in ...
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Central Florida Dem Rep. Darren Soto on why he can’t support the Laken Riley Act
A GOP-authored immigration bill that would force the imprisonment of many undocumented immigrants accused of minor crimes ...
What do Trump’s immigration executive orders mean for Connecticut?
President Donald Trump signed multiple immigration executive orders upon arrival to the Oval Office Monday evening. He signed ...
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ICE Warns Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill Is a Total Bust
Republicans’ prized immigration bill, the Laken Riley Act, is apparently too expensive to implement, according to U.S.
Trump to sign sweeping executive actions on immigration, launch fight to end birthright citizenship
Incoming White House officials outlined a series of sweeping immigration executive actions Monday that include declaring a ...
The Laken Riley Act misses the target
What happened to Laken Riley is a tragedy, and Congress should thoughtfully focus on identifying and removing criminal ...
Sen. Katie Britt: Why Laken Riley Act is proof of GOP unity
Ala., joins 'America Reports' to share her experience meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and how senators prepare to vote on her immigration bill.