Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes Sails Ahead in Senate
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.
US Senate poised to vote on bill imposing new penalties on migrants accused of crimes
The U.S. Senate on Thursday was expected to advance a bill to require the federal government to detain migrants living in the U.S. illegally who are suspected of criminal activity, even if they are not charged with crimes,
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes
Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — one of President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities as he assumes office later this month.
Democrats side with GOP in Senate vote to advance Laken Riley immigration bill
The measure easily cleared the 60-vote filibuster but marked the first of likely several procedural hurdles before Republicans can declare victory.
Senate votes to move forward on 'Laken Riley' immigration bill
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many
Dem Senators From Laken Riley’s Home State Won’t Say How They’ll Vote On Namesake Bill
The two Democratic senators representing Laken Riley’s home state of Georgia remain noncommittal on legislation bearing her name nearly a
Social posts target Dems’ vote on migrant offenders bill. Here’s why they say they opposed it.
Mace’s bill, originally titled Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 7909), passed the U.S. House on Sept. 18.
Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
A significant number of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance a GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes – a key step that puts the legislation on the verge of passage.
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 ...
GOP-led immigration legislation passes House in first bill of new Congress, but faces uncertain future in Senate
The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, ...
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The Controversial 'Laken Riley Act': Senate Approaches Crucial Immigration Vote
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the 'Laken Riley Act,' a bill requiring detention of certain migrants suspected of criminal ...
US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, Georgia Senator confirms his support for bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Laken Riley Act Thursday afternoon and at least one of Georgia’s Senators has ...
Senate considers 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 ...