What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump signed
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, attends an event where President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, legislation requiring the detention of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally who are accused of a crime, at the White House in Washington on Jan. 29, 2025.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act mandating detention of illegal immigrant criminals
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act Wednesday to require the detention of illegal immigrants charged with certain crimes — saying he was ending “four long years — frightful years” of former President Joe Biden’s policies.
Trump said the move would double U.S. detention lockup capacities, and Guantanamo is “a tough place to get out of.” ...
The Laken Riley Act is Trump's first piece of legislation since returning to office and continues his crack down on ...
At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback