Federal officials would have to detain some non-citizens tied to burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. States would also get more power to sue federal officials over immigration enforcement choices.
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Laken Riley Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
Latest action on H.R. 29: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects non-citizens who are tied to theft-related crimes and also fall under specific rules that bar entry into the U.S. It also affects the Department of Homeland Security, state attorneys general, local jails, and courts that may handle faster immigration lawsuits.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could put more people in immigration detention while their cases move forward. It also gives states a stronger path to challenge federal immigration choices in court. A state could sue after claiming more than $100 in harm to itself or its residents. The real effect would depend on how often states sue and how courts read the bill.
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Officially: Laken Riley Act
Federal officials would have to detain some non-citizens tied to burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. States would also get more power to sue federal officials over immigration enforcement choices.
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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10. (2/10/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Laken Riley Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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