Congressional Republicans' First Action on Border Security and Illegal Immigration

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Congressional Republicans introduce the Laken Riley Act to crack down on border security and illegal immigration. The bill requires ICE to arrest and detain illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes until they are deported, and allows states to take civil action against federal government members who do not enforce immigration law.

Key Points

  • Sen. Ruben Gallego became the second Democrat to co-sponsor the Laken Riley Act
  • The bill requires ICE to arrest and detain illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, or shoplifting
  • States would have standing to take civil action against federal government members who do not enforce immigration law
  • The bill was named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant

Pros

  • Crackdown on border security and illegal immigration
  • Focus on keeping American families safe
  • Bipartisan support for the Laken Riley Act

Cons

  • Potential controversy over civil action against federal government members
  • Need for 60 votes to overcome legislative filibuster