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Senate Advances Laken Riley Act to Detain Undocumented Immigrants

The Senate is nearing a vote on the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants charged with crimes, reflecting a shift in Democratic support.

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  1. Senate Poised to Vote on Laken Riley Act to Deport Criminal Aliens

    Many Democrats see it as a back-door way for racial profiling by law enforcement and trampling on constitutional protections.

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  2. Support for Laken Riley Act Grows Among Senate Democrats

    The act would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants if they are arrested for crimes such as theft, burglary, or shoplifting.

    Support for Laken Riley Act Grows Among Senate Democrats

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  3. House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support

    While supporters argue the bill will enhance safety, critics, including the ACLU, express concerns about potential threats to civil liberties and increased racial profiling.

    House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support

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  4. Dem support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance

    Another reason for the shift on immigration among Democrats is a broader desire for pragmatism during the next two years of united Republican control and a creeping fatigue that has snuffed out the party’s willingness to push back against a GOP agenda.

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Jan 8th, 2025, 7:00 PM ET

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The Senate is expected to advance the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes. Passed by the House with bipartisan support, the act faces opposition from critics warning about civil liberties violations and potential racial profiling. Prominent Democrats are voicing support, coinciding with shifting immigration priorities amid the upcoming 2026 midterms. While some wish to amend the bill for broader reforms, its narrow focus attracts considerable bipartisan backing, increasing its chances of passing in a Republican-controlled Senate.

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