(WASHINGTON, DC) – The U.S. Senate has passed an amended version of the Laken Riley Act.
Upon implementation, the Laken Riley Act would require the detention of illegal immigrants charged with property-related crimes and provide states with the tools to hold federal officials accountable for failing to enforce immigration laws. The Senate adopted an amendment by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily harm. This amendment included a provision by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants who assaulted a law enforcement officer.
The Senate passed the legislation 64-35.
The amended legislation, which previously passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 264 to 159, will now head back to the House for consideration.
