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Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly side with GOP on 'Laken Riley' migrant crime bill
Ruben Gallego is cosponsoring a Republican-led measure to mandate federal custody involving crimes down to shoplifting for immigrants who are in the country illegally. The bill, named for Laken Riley,
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.
Democrats signal openness to Republicans’ Laken Riley Act with key vote
In the Senate, the bill easily passed a key vote to allow debate to begin next week. Democrats signaled Wednesday that they’d vote for cloture after John Thune, the GOP’s new majority leader, allowed amendments to the bill. The vote was 84-9 in favor.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber.
Senator Gallego cosponsors Laken Riley Act to detain migrants who commit theft
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego cosponsored the Laken Riley Act Wednesday. The Laken Riley Act requires Immigration enforcement to arrest illegal migrants if they committed theft. The migrants would then be detained until removed from the U.S.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego cosponsors ‘Laken Riley Act’
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is cosponsoring the “Laken Riley Act," which requires the detainment of undocumented migrants who commit crimes.
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego Backs Controversial GOP Immigration Bill Laken Riley Act
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant.
The Controversial 'Laken Riley Act': Senate Approaches Crucial Immigration Vote
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the 'Laken Riley Act,' a bill requiring detention of certain migrants suspected of criminal activity. The House passed the bill with some bipartisan support. Democrats remain divided,
Ruben Gallego joins Fetterman in sponsoring Laken Riley immigration bill
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Wednesday became the second Senate Democrat to co-sponsor a Republican-led bill to crack down on illegal immigration ahead of a procedural vote on the measure on Friday. The Laken Riley Act,
Border state Democrat Ruben Gallego backs GOP's Laken Riley Act ahead of Senate vote
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is backing the GOP's Laken Riley Act, joining two other Democrats who have pledged to support it during a floor vote on Friday.
House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now ...
Did moderate Democrats get religion with embrace of Laken Riley Act?
Moderate House Democrats joined Republicans to support passage of the Laken Riley Act. Was this a post-election change of ...
Arizona Democrats split on 'Laken Riley Act'
The United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, also known as the “Laken Riley Act” on Tuesday, which ...