Senate Republicans Introduce Laken Riley Act, Call for Immediate Action

The bill, aimed at detaining illegal immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, faces opposition from Democrats and calls for bipartisan legislation.

Senate Republicans introduced the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock criticized the bill as 'smoke and mirrors,' advocating for bipartisan immigration reform.
The legislation was prompted by the murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student, by an illegal immigrant.
Over 25 state attorneys general have urged the Senate to pass the bill, highlighting the border crisis.
The House passed the bill with bipartisan support, but it faces opposition in the Senate.