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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.
Senate takes up GOP immigration bill as Democrats renew calls for ‘robust’ debate
Though the Republican-led Laken Riley Act has garnered some bipartisan support, Democratic leaders say that senators should be allowed to discuss — and amend — the controversial legislation.
Colorado senators worry about sweeping effects of new immigration bill
The Laken Riley Act narrowly cleared the Senate filibuster in a 61-35 vote Friday morning. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain and deport immigrants
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.
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.
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ICE Estimates Enforcing Laken Riley Act Would Require Tens of Billions, Over 10,000 Agents and 7,000 Attorneys
Previous estimates rounded out the figure at $3.2 billion but new information reveals that it "does not represent the full ...
Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open ...
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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 ...
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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Trump's Homeland Security secretary pick calls US southern border ‘war zone’ in Senate hearing
It is a war zone down there,' said Noem, defending her 2021 decision to send National Guard to border over a 'national ...