On Wednesday, the GOP-led House passed a beefed-up version of the “Laken Riley Act,” legislation that would require federal officials to arrest non-citizens who are charged with crimes in the United States.
The tally was 263-156. Forty-six Democrats joined with Republicans in voting for the bill, which will now be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law. The GOP-controlled Senate passed the legislation earlier this week after adding on a couple of amendments.
My statement on final passage of The Laken Riley Act. Thank you @SenKatieBritt. Next up, @POTUS desk! pic.twitter.com/vw1LzItcZa
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) January 22, 2025
As originally written, the bill directs the secretary of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants charged with, convicted of, or who admit to theft-related crimes. The list was expanded with one Senate amendment that added “the…
