Republicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.
The Republican-controlled Senate is aiming to pass a bill to crack down on illegal immigration with the hope of making it Donald Trump's first legislative win.
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Jayapal: Laken Riley Act a 'highway to mass deportation'
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, is a “highway to mass deportation.” “It is essentially a highway to mass ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Latest news on House moves on Panama Canal, Laken Riley Act
South Dakota House Rep. Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill for the U.S. to purchase back the Panama Canal. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump's comments about the commercial passage in ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats
Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.Politico - Jan. 7 -
These Democrats flipped their votes on the Laken Riley Act
Seven House Democrats flipped their votes to "yes" on a GOP-led bill named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The Laken Riley ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.CBS News - Jan. 7
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