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Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
WASHINGTON – Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
Ten US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of theft
By Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ten U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes needed on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft.
Migrant detention bill before U.S. Senate could give Texas more sway over immigration policy
Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge federal immigration officials.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office, sources say
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement include those with ...
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GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump
GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump; 10 Democrats vote with GOP majority ...
Key members of the Trump administration face Senate confirmation. Track their progress here
As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...
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House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
That means Republicans need seven more Senate Democrats to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. “We welcome ...
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Capitol Notebook: Ernst push to close migrant crime ‘loophole’ gains traction in Senate
Sarah’s Law was being considered as an amendment to the Laken Riley Act, which is on the Senate floor this week.
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NH lawmakers look to act on immigration, mass deportations
Some New Hampshire Republican legislators are aiming to add new rules focused on immigrants and immigration enforcement.