Laken Riley Act Faces Sharp Divisions in Congress Over Immigration Policy
The proposed legislation, named after a murder victim, has passed the House but faces opposition in the Senate over its sweeping immigration enforcement measures.
- The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention and potential deportation of undocumented immigrants arrested for certain nonviolent crimes, even without a conviction.
- Supporters, including Republicans and some Democrats, argue the bill enhances public safety by targeting 'criminal illegal immigrants.'
- Critics, including Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, claim the bill is xenophobic and could discourage crime victims and witnesses from coming forward.
- The legislation could affect Dreamers and those with temporary protected status, with no exemptions for minors or dropped charges.
- The bill passed the House with bipartisan support but faces procedural hurdles and Democratic opposition in the Senate, where amendments are being debated.
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