What is the Laken Riley Act? Here's how Georgia, U.S. react
On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, which is an immigration detention measure, into law. The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval of the bill …
Laken Riley Act signed into law | News | waltontribune.com
2 days ago · Surrounded by members of Congress and the family of Laken Riley, President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first piece of legislation passed during his second …
What is the Laken Riley Act? And who voted for it? | AP News
Jan 24, 2025 · Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., center, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the GOP whip, left, and Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., as they talk to reporters about the Laken Riley Act, a …
Laken Riley Act: What strict deportation law means for immigrants
2 days ago · The law is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered a year ago while jogging on the University of Georgia campus. The suspect in her …
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, expanding federal immigration
Jan 29, 2025 · Trump signs Laken Riley Act, expanding federal immigration enforcement The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without …
What's the Laken Riley Act? Trump signs first law of second term
Jan 29, 2025 · The bill is named for 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed last year by a man who was in the country illegally. The Laken Riley Act passed the …
How each member of the House voted on the Laken Riley Act
Jan 7, 2025 · The bill, known as the “Laken Riley Act,” would require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary. The legislation is named after a …
What Is the Laken Riley Act? A Look at the First Bill Trump Will Sign
Jan 24, 2025 · J. Scott Applewhite. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., puts his signature on the Laken Riley Act with members of the Georgia congressional delegation attending, at the …
House passes immigration bill named after slain Georgia student Laken Riley
Mar 7, 2024 · The measure — dubbed the Laken Riley Act — cleared the chamber in a 251-170 vote, with 37 Democrats joining all Republicans present in voting “yes.”
Carr Leads Multistate Effort Calling on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Mar 13, 2024 · The Laken Riley Act, H.R. 7511, requires the detention of any illegal alien for any larceny, burglary, theft, or shoplifting offense. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives …