Republican lawmakers are planning actions on the border and the Biden administration is transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Oman. The House is set to vote on the Laken Riley Act, which aims to detain illegal immigrants guilty of theft-related crimes and allow states to sue DHS for harm caused due to illegal immigration.
Key Points
House set to vote on Laken Riley Act
Bill requires detention of illegal immigrants guilty of theft
States can sue DHS for harm caused by illegal immigration
Pros
Detaining illegal immigrants guilty of theft-related crimes
Allowing states to sue DHS for harm caused by illegal immigration
Cons
Potential controversy over detaining illegal immigrants