The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without legal status who had a criminal record.
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Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.
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Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley
The 22-year-old nursing student’s death fueled an emotional and politically charged debate over immigration and crime after authorities said the suspect was a man who entered the U.S. illegally.
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After Laken Riley killing, a Georgia bill prompts fears of an immigration crackdown
After the death of a nursing student, Georgia lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require local police to take on immigration enforcement. Opponents worry it will lead to profiling.
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GOP rebuttals to Biden’s State of the Union focus on the border and immigration
Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to Biden’s speech focusing on immigration, crime, inflation and national security.
