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House Approves Laken Riley Act Targeting Migrant Detention for Theft

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House Approves Laken Riley Act Targeting Migrant Detention for Theft

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  • The House Republicans passed the Laken Riley Act, aimed at requiring detention for migrants apprehended for theft, with a vote of 264-159.
  • The bill, named after Laken Riley, honors a Georgia student killed by a migrant previously arrested for shoplifting.
  • This legislation has raised concerns among immigration advocates as it mandates detention immediately upon arrest, not conviction.
  • While the Senate may consider the bill soon, it is uncertain if it will meet the necessary support to pass.
  • Despite bipartisan sponsorship in the Senate, Republican leaders are focused on the immigration topic as a key issue during the upcoming elections.

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