S. 5Became Law

Laken Riley Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Requires DHS to detain certain non-U.S. nationals tied to specified crimes and lets states sue over certain immigration enforcement decisions or failures

Key points
  • Require detention of certain non-U.S. nationals
  • Authorize state immigration enforcement lawsuits
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Became Law
Latest action
2025-01-29 — Became Public Law No: 119-1.
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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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