Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support. Here's what the strict measure really means for undocumented immigrants.

What is the Laken Riley Act? The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was first introduced by Alabama Senator Katie Britt during the previous Congress.

The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was first introduced by Alabama Senator Katie Britt during the previous Congress. While it passed in the House, it stood little chance of passing in the ...

WASHINGTON – In a sign of how Republicans are prioritizing cracking down on illegal immigration, both houses of Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, a bill targeting crime committed by ...

The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act 264-159. Some critics say it could pose a threat to civil liberties while supporters say it will make the U.S. safer.

The House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act again and is sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.

House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress Unauthorized immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes could be be deported.

House and Senate Republicans are pushing the Laken Riley Act, which was first introduced last year.

The Laken Riley Act would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.

Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support. Here's what the strict measure really means for undocumented immigrants.

The Laken Riley Act passed the House on Tuesday afternoon, marking the first piece of legislation out of the GOP-controlled Congress, as Republicans seek to fulfill a campaign promise to crack ...