Republican Lawmakers' Actions on Border and Laken Riley Act

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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
  • Possible legal challenges to the bill