The US Senate is poised to vote on the Laken Riley Act, which aims to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes.
This legislation, named after a murdered nursing student, recently passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 264 to 159.
Support from at least eight Democratic senators is essential to advance the bill past a filibuster.
Critics, including **immigrant rights advocates**, argue the bill could lead to unnecessary mass detentions and infringe on local law enforcement jurisdiction.
The momentum reflects the Republican focus on immigration reform following their recent electoral victories.