Trump's First Law: What The Laken Riley Act Means For Immigration And Crime
New law mandates detention of illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes, regardless of whether they have been convicted.
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Trump signs GOP immigration bill dubbed Laken Riley Act
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, a measure to enact stricter penalties on undocumented immigrants who commit crimes on U.S. soil.
Congress passes Laken Riley Act. Bill heads to Donald Trump's desk for expected signature
The bill would require law enforcement to detain immigrants without legal status arrested for crimes including larceny and shoplifting.
Illegal immigration front and center as Trump signs his 1st bill into law
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday as the president approves a series of initiatives meant to tackle his goal of curbing illegal immigration.
Trump says he’ll house migrants in Guantánamo Bay, signs immigration law
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to instruct the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a 30,000-person migrant facility at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
President Trump signs Laken Riley Act, his first law since White House return
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, empowering immigration officers to detain unauthorized immigrants when they're arrested for crimes.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act that targets migrants who commit crimes
Migrants who commit theft and other crimes are subject to deportation after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law Wednesday afternoon.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation
President Donald Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration’s first piece of legislation
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, the tough migrant crime bill backed by Kelly, Gallego and Hobbs
President Donald Trump codified the bill named after a Georgia woman who was killed by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant in February of 2024.
Gov. Wes Moore said Maryland will follow the Constitution on immigration policy. What does the Constitution say?
When addressing President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, Gov. Wes Moore said that Maryland officials will follow the U.S.
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