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Increased Detention for Immigrants Charged with Theft; State Enforcement Powers.

This new law requires federal authorities to detain non-citizens charged with theft or other specified crimes. Additionally, state attorneys general gain the power to sue federal authorities if they believe detention and removal rules are not being followed, potentially impacting public safety and state finances.
Key points
Federal authorities must detain non-citizens charged with theft, burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in serious bodily injury.
State attorneys general can sue federal authorities for alleged violations of detention and removal requirements, giving states more oversight in immigration enforcement.
The act aims to enhance public safety by ensuring quicker detention of individuals charged with certain crimes, which could affect local communities.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-01-22
63%
For 263
Against 156
Abstain 0
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_5
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Process start date: 2025-01-07
Voting date: 2025-01-22
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 23
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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_S_5.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal authorities must detain non-citizens charged with theft, burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in serious bodily injury.
  • State attorneys general can sue federal authorities for alleged violations of detention and removal requirements, giving states more oversight in immigration enforcement.
  • The act aims to enhance public safety by ensuring quicker detention of individuals charged with certain crimes, which could affect local communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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 Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 119-1.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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