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Laken Riley Act: Detaining Aliens Charged with Theft

This act introduces new rules for detaining non-U.S. citizens charged with theft. It also expands the power of state attorneys general to sue federal authorities over immigration policies, potentially impacting public safety and border management.
Key points
Mandatory detention for aliens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offenses.
State attorneys general can sue federal authorities for immigration violations if the state or its residents suffer financial harm exceeding $100.
The changes aim to tighten immigration policies and increase enforcement against non-citizens accused of crimes.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-03-07
60%
For 251
Against 170
Abstain 0
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7511
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Process start date: 2024-03-01
Voting date: 2024-03-07
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 66
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Laken Riley Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7511.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory detention for aliens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offenses.
  • State attorneys general can sue federal authorities for immigration violations if the state or its residents suffer financial harm exceeding $100.
  • The changes aim to tighten immigration policies and increase enforcement against non-citizens accused of crimes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security