Congress gives final approval to Laken Riley Act: How Arizona
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage to a bill named for Laken Riley, a Georgia woman killed in February 2024 by a man who was in the country illegally, clearing the way for ...
Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego vote to pass Laken Riley …
Jan 20, 2025 · The U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support — including both of Arizona’s Democratic senators — keeping a crackdown on illegal immigrants involved in criminal cases on ...
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal …
6 days ago · WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hop e to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a...
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President …
6 days ago · The Laken Riley Act is headed back to the House after the Senate passed an amended version on Monday night. ... Ruben Gallego of Arizona, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Mark Kelly of Arizona, Jon ...
Laken Riley Act Passes With Bipartisan Support From Arizona ...
Jan 8, 2025 · The Laken Riley Act, named after a University of Georgia nursing student murdered in February 2024 by Venezuelan national Jose Antonio Ibarra, passed on a bipartisan 264-159 vote. Representative Raul Grijalva, who is battling cancer, did not vote.
Sens. Kelly and Gallego side with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act
Jan 17, 2025 · Democratic Senators from Arizona voted alongside Republicans on Friday to advance a tough immigration crime bill, the Laken Riley Act. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., cosponsored the bill that ...
Kelly Statement on Voting to Advance the Laken Riley Act in the …
Jan 9, 2025 · Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after the Senate voted to advance the Laken Riley Act: “I support this effort because federal authorities need to protect our communities from criminals. Keeping Arizonans safe is my top priority and I’m committed to working with Republicans and Democrats on solutions to secure our border […]
Ruben Gallego goes all in on GOP's Laken Riley bill - The Hill
Jan 8, 2025 · Ruben Gallego, Arizona’s new Democratic senator, has announced he is backing the Laken Riley Act, a bill critics say would eliminate due process for immigrants living in the country illegally.
How Arizona's US House delegation voted on the Laken Riley Act
Jan 7, 2025 · The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft-related crimes.
Arizona Democrats split on 'Laken Riley Act' | Arizona ...
Jan 8, 2025 · (The Center Square) – The United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, also known as the “Laken Riley Act” on Tuesday, which passed with a bipartisan 264-159 vote, including Arizona leaders.