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Laken Riley Act

Congress

Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle

Following the Senate invoking cloture, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days.

January 20, 2025

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What would the Laken Riley Act do?

Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general.

January 16, 2025

Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term

Britt discussed her role pushing for the Laken Riley Act’s passage and her support for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees.

January 14, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act

The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage.

January 10, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress

Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft amid increased bipartisan support.

January 8, 2025

Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.

November 5, 2024

Sen. Britt seeks speedy passage for Laken Riley Act

If passed, states could sue the federal government over immigration decisions responsible for damages of $100 or more.

May 29, 2024