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Laken Riley Act: Detaining Immigrants Charged with Theft

This act introduces new rules for detaining non-U.S. citizens charged with theft or similar offenses. It expands the power of state authorities to take legal action against federal immigration agencies for detention violations. Citizens may see an impact on public safety and immigration law enforcement.
Key points
Federal authorities must detain non-U.S. citizens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
State attorneys general or other authorized state officers can sue federal authorities if they believe immigration detention rules are violated and the state or its residents suffer financial harm over $100.
Courts are required to expedite these cases to quickly resolve disputes between states and the federal government.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-01-07
62%
For 264
Against 159
Abstain 0
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_29
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
Voting date: 2025-01-07
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 6
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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 119_HR_29.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal authorities must detain non-U.S. citizens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
  • State attorneys general or other authorized state officers can sue federal authorities if they believe immigration detention rules are violated and the state or its residents suffer financial harm over $100.
  • Courts are required to expedite these cases to quickly resolve disputes between states and the federal government.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. 10.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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