HR. 29Introduced

Laken Riley Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Require DHS to detain certain undocumented or inadmissible non-U.S. nationals tied to burglary or theft offenses and let states seek court orders over specified immigration enforcement failures

Key points
  • Require detention of certain noncitizens
  • Authorize state immigration enforcement lawsuits
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
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Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigrationImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relations
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