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Congress Approves Controversial Laken Riley Act

The legislation underscores the growing partisan divide over the country’s immigration policies.

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Jan 23, 2025
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The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a bill that mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of committing theft or violent crimes, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.

The legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, was approved with limited bipartisan support, underscoring the growin…

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