Senate, Katie Britt and Laken Riley

Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., S.5, the Laken Riley Act, Friday cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing the necessary support in the U.S. Senate for final passage. Following the Senate invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days.
Katie Britt bill inspired by Laken Riley clears another hurdle in Senate vote
The Laken Riley Act, which would force U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement to hold undocumented migrants charged with theft and similar crimes, survived a filibuster Friday when nine Democrats joined 52 Republicans to push the bill forward.
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.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate, handing Trump first legislative victory
Senate passage gives Trump a legislative victory on his first day back in the White House and jump-starts his sweeping agenda to curb illegal immigration.
Katie Britt says Laken Riley Act will ‘save lives,’ expects bill to pass
The Alabama Senator's crackdown on illegal immigrants charged with certain crimes has gained some bipartisan support in Congress.
Senate considers Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The very first bill the new Congress is considering focuses on the issue of illegal immigration. It’s called the ‘Laken Riley Act’ and passed a crucial hurdle in the Senate on Thursday.
Senate Republicans need support from at least 8 Dems to pass Laken Riley Act
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram provides details on Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing and the Senate's test vote on the Lake Riley legislation.
Laken Riley Act clears final Senate filibuster, teeing up passage for Trump’s first day
A final vote in the Senate is likely to be on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The Laken Riley Act would then go back to the House.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and giving him an early win on one of his key issues.
Laken Riley Act gives John Thune his first big win as Senate GOP leader
Senate Majority Leader John Thune notched his first big win Friday by clearing the filibuster on the Laken Riley Act. It'll almost certainly pass Monday with ease. Why it matters: It's a specific, popular,
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act
After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower
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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 ...
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
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Katie Britt tells Democrats to ‘wake up’ and recognize people want ‘solutions’ on immigration
Britt contended that the Biden administration’s “open border policies” have been the most litigated topic over the last ...
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Survivor Advocates Say the Anti-Immigrant Laken Riley Act Is Exploiting Their Cause
The fearmongering bill "fails to reckon with a global culture that tolerates and perpetuates violence against women and girls ...