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President Trump Signs Laken Riley Act to Detain Unauthorized Immigrants for Certain Crimes, Sparks Legal Concerns

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HARRISONBURG, Va. — In a significant move marking the commencement of his tenure, President Donald Trump enacted the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday. This legislation mandates the automatic detainment of undocumented immigrants implicated in theft and violent offenses, igniting a mix of support and concern across political and professional spectrums. The Laken Riley Act enables Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold unauthorized immigrants who are accused of specific crimes. It significantly restricts their ability to seek release through court proceedings while awaiting trial. Furthermore, the new law broadens the scope for states to initiate … Read more

President Trump Enacts Laken Riley Act; New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement Following Tragic Incident

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TAMPA, Fla. — On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump enacted the Laken Riley Act, a new law aimed at tightening measures against illegal immigration. The legislation mandates the detention and potential deportation of non-legal residents who have been accused of criminal activities, including misdemeanors. The law is named in memory of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who tragically lost her life near her college campus at the hands of an undocumented immigrant with a prior arrest record. In response to the incident, the newly signed act seeks to bolster public safety and reduce similar … Read more

President Trump to Enact Laken Riley Act, Authorizing Pre-Conviction Detention and Deportation for Non-Citizen Criminal Suspects

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to enact the Laken Riley Act, marking his administration’s inaugural legislative venture. This new law, slated for signature later today, mandates the detention and potential deportation of undocumented individuals accused of theft and violent crimes prior to any court conviction. The law, named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia who was tragically killed in February 2024, swiftly moved through a Republican-majority Congress with some bipartisan support. Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national residing illegally in the U.S., was convicted of her murder and sentenced to … Read more

President Trump Signs Laken Riley Act, New Law to Detain and Deport Immigrants Accused of Crimes Before Conviction

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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, President Donald Trump is set to enact the Laken Riley Act, marking his administration’s first official legislative achievement. This controversial law will require the detention and possible deportation of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. who are suspected of committing theft or violent crimes, even before they are proven guilty. The act, named after 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was fatally attacked while jogging in February 2024 by a Venezuelan national present in the U.S. illegally, passed quickly through the Republican-led Congress with partial Democratic support. The perpetrator, Jose Antonio … Read more