Lawmakers prepare to vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would detain illegal immigrants convicted of theft.

The Senate and House are set to vote on the Laken Riley Act, named after a nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant, which aims to require federal authorities to detain illegal migrants who commit theft-related crimes. The bill, first introduced in 2024, is seen as a response to the ongoing border crisis and seeks to honor Laken Riley's memory by reinforcing immigration enforcement.

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