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.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
US Senate Democrats Help Advance Republican Bill on Migrants Accused of Theft
U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft, days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
Last March, the House passed the Laken Riley Act on a 251 to 170 vote, with 37 Democrats — most representing swing districts or running for statewide office — joining all Republicans in voting ...
The House GOP’s first bill of 2025 could enable a Ken Paxton power grab
New legislation would hand state attorneys general veto power over large swaths of federal immigration policy.
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House Passes Laken Riley Act by Large Bipartisan Margin, Putting Pressure on Senate Democrats
Two Democratic senators have already signed on to the legislation, meaning it needs just five more in order to avoid a ...