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Senate Advances Controversial Laken Riley Act Amid Bipartisan Support and Democratic Concerns

The Senate votes 84-9 to advance the Laken Riley Act, sparking debate over immigration policy amid conflicting Democratic views.

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  1. GOP plans to jam Schumer with immigration bills

    Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), are struggling to find a coherent position on immigration after their blowout loss in 2024.

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  2. Laken Riley Act: Dems push immigration bill that "doesn't actually exist"

    "The Laken Riley Act creates a pipeline for mass detention, not a sensible solution for public safety. This is political gamesmanship at its worst, planting a trap for lawmakers by exploiting a tragedy."

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  3. Laken Riley Act Advances in Senate With Bipartisan Support

    Democrats want to have a robust debate where we can offer amendments and improve the bill.

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  4. Senate votes to advance Laken Riley Act, and start debate on immigration bill

    But this bill is just not very well crafted, and I think we could do a bipartisan bill, but this is a talking point turned into a legislative action.

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  5. US Senate advances Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft

    Some Democratic critics have attacked the bill as a sloppy attempt to rewrite the immigration code in a manner that could undermine federal authority and infringe upon the jurisdiction of local law enforcement.

    US Senate advances Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft

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  6. Senate Clears Procedural Hurdle on Laken Riley Act, Setting Up Vote Next Week

    Democrats believe appearing tough on deportations may help them in the future despite concerns raised by pro-immigration and civil liberties groups.

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  7. Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote

    A growing list of Democrats announced their plans to support the Republican-led measure ahead of Thursday's vote, including Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

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  8. Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats

    The Laken Riley Act presents the Senate a simple choice: Are you willing to allow illegal immigrant criminals to roam free in our country? Or do you want to save American lives?

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  9. Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand

    Today’s vote on the Laken Riley Act is an important step forward in making our country safer, but there’s still more work to be done to get this commonsense legislation across the finish line.

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  10. Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote

    The openness from some Democrats to supporting the legislation comes as the party recalibrates its outlook on immigration after getting pummeled over the issue politically.

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Updated: Jan 9th, 2025, 10:43 PM ET

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The Senate voted 84-9 to advance the Laken Riley Act, mandating detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes. Despite bipartisan support, 31 Senate Democrats backed the act amidst internal concerns over security implications. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported procedural advancement while advocating for amendments. The bill, following the House's passage, reflects a shifting Democratic stance on immigration following electoral losses. Critics, including some Democrats and civil liberties groups, argue it threatens civil liberties and may lead to wrongful deportations.


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