A bipartisan bill to crack down on illegal immigration cleared the Senate within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, all but ensuring it will soon become law.
The Laken Riley Act, which passed 64-35, would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants charged or convicted of theft-related offenses until they can be deported.
The House passed the measure earlier this month but will need to hold another vote after the Senate amended the list of crimes that trigger detention to include assault of a police officer and crimes resulting in “death or serious bodily harm.”
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“This legislation will ensure that illegal aliens who steal or assault a law enforcement officer is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement instead of being allowed out on the streets,” Senate Majority Leader
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