Congress gives final approval to Laken Riley Act: How Arizona
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage to a bill named for Laken Riley, a Georgia woman killed in February 2024 by a man who was in the country illegally, clearing the way for ...
Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego vote to pass Laken Riley …
Jan 20, 2025 · The U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support — including both of Arizona’s Democratic senators — keeping a crackdown on illegal immigrants involved …
Immigrant detention Laken Riley Act passes House, goes to …
6 days ago · The GOP-led bill is named after 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The man convicted in her murder was said by immigration officials to have entered the country …
Sens. Kelly and Gallego side with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act
Jan 17, 2025 · Democratic Senators from Arizona voted alongside Republicans on Friday to advance a tough immigration crime bill, the Laken Riley Act. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., …
How Arizona's US House delegation voted on the Laken Riley Act
Jan 7, 2025 · The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft-related crimes.
Laken Riley Act Passes With Bipartisan Support From Arizona ...
Jan 8, 2025 · The Laken Riley Act, named after a University of Georgia nursing student murdered in February 2024 by Venezuelan national Jose Antonio Ibarra, passed on a bipartisan 264-159 …
Gallego, Kelly and Hobbs line up behind bill to jail immigrants for …
Jan 8, 2025 · Under the Laken Riley Act, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be forced to detain people without citizenship status who are accused of, charged with or …
Laken Riley Act gets support from several Arizona Democrats - KTAR.com
Jan 13, 2025 · PHOENIX – Several Arizona Democrats have taken action to move the Laken Riley Act, a Republican immigration enforcement bill, closer to becoming law. In fact, Sen. …
Kelly Statement on Voting to Advance the Laken Riley Act in the …
Jan 9, 2025 · Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after the Senate voted to advance the Laken Riley Act: “I support this effort because federal authorities …
Arizona Democrats split on 'Laken Riley Act' | Arizona ...
Jan 8, 2025 · (The Center Square) – The United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, also known as the “Laken Riley Act” on Tuesday, which passed with a …